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Jacques Villon
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques Villon
- Comédie de société (Ginestet & Pouillon 75)
- Etching and aquatint
- plate: 500 by 420 mm 19 5/8 by 16 1/2 in
- sheet: 621 by 490 mm 24 1/2 by 19 1/4 in
Etching and aqautint printed in colors, 1903, signed in pencil, dated, numbered 43/50, on Van Gelder laid paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition with wide margins (lacking the extreme upper tip of the left corner). The light-blue color on the central ladies hat has faded. The sheet is slightly unevenly toned, traces of pale water-staining (area measuring approx. 30 by 120 mm) below lower right image, there are occasional pale fox marks in margins, upper margin with occasional minor rubbing. There are two small nicks in right margin at center and upper right corner with a minor crease. Uneven pale backboard-staining, remains of adhesive at lower corners verso with associated skinning.
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.