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Lot 238

Jacques Villon (1875-1963): Bord de Mer

Estimate: $500 - $700
Current Bid
$175

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Etching in black on laid paper, 1926, signed in pencil, inscribed 'ep d'artiste' (the edition was 40); Comme Il Vouse Plaira No. 1 (Cauchemar ou Rêve), etching in black on laid paper, 1950, signed in pencil, numbered 6/25; Les Arpétes, etching in black on wove paper, 1947, signed in pencil, unnumbered (from the second state; from the edition of unknown size with some artist's proofs); L'Oiseau en Cage ou Composition, etching in black on wove paper, 1949, signed in pencil, inscribed 'epreuve d'artiste' (from the final state; the edition was 50); and Les Dés, etching in black on Rives, 1960, signed in pencil, unnumbered (the edition was 15).

4 3/8 x 6 5/8 in. (plate), 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (sheet), 7 x 9 3/8 in. (plate), 11 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (sheet), 10 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (plate), 14 7/8 x 11 in. (sheet), 7 x 5 in. (plate), 12 5/8 x 9 3/4 in. (sheet), 6 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (sheet), all unframed. 

 

Literature: Ginestet and Pouillon E 299, E 495, E 499, E 515 and E 589.

Condition

Les Arpétes and Les Dés both with full margins. Bord de Mer, Comme Il Vouse Plaira No. 1 (Cauchemar ou Rêve) and L'Oiseau en Cage ou Composition all with margins. Bord de MerComme Il Vouse Plaira No. 1 (Cauchemar ou Rêve), Les Arpétes and L'Oiseau en Cage ou Composition with pale staining. Bord de MerComme Il Vouse Plaira No. 1 (Cauchemar ou Rêve) and Les Arpétes with foxing, unobtrusive soft creasing in the margins and some surface soiling. Otherwise, all in good condition. 

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

 

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The Estate of the artist.

Suzanne Duchamp.

Marcel Duchamp.

Alexina (Teeny) Duchamp.

Pierre-Noël Matisse.

Jacquelyn Miller Matisse.