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Jacques Villon
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Jacques Villon
- Le cake walk des petites filles (G. & P. 102)
- Drypoint and aquatint
- plate: 304 by 424mm 11 1/2 by 16 3/4 in
- sheet: 492 by 644mm 19 3/8 by 25 3/8 in
Drypoint and aquatint printed in colors, 1904, signed and dated in pencil, inscribed 'Epreuve d'artiste', an artist's proof aside from the edition of 30, on wove paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition with wide margins (unevenly trimmed). A window of pale paper discoloration and fox marks around image. Margin with further pale uneven paper discoloration and occasional pale fox marks. A thin band of adhesive remains along lower left sheet edge. Corners with soft creasing and upper left sheet edge with two minor nicks along sheet edge. The occasional soft handling crease. Verso with backboard-staining, foxing and occasional surface soiling. (A diagonal printer's crease in upper left margin).
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.