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JACQUES VILLON | Monsieur A. (Portrait de Robert Azaria)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques Villon
- Monsieur A. (Portrait de Robert Azaria)
- signed Jacques Villon (lower right); titled and signed Jacques Villon on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 55.9 by 46.3cm., 22 by 18 1/4 in.
- Painted in 1945.
Provenance
Galerie Louis Carré & Cie., Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1957
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1957
Condition
The canvas is not lined and UV examination does not reveal any evidence of retouching. There are a few fine lines of craquelure in places. This work is in overall good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Galerie Louis Carré & Cie.