Lot 69

Jacques Villon (1875-1963): Carte de Voeux

Estimate: $600 - $800
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Etching and drypoint in colors on wove paper, c. 1898, with the artist's stamped signature, apart from the final state printed with the engraved signature and dated as a greeting card; and Avant la revue, Aquatint in colors on wove paper, c. 1898, signed in pencil and inscribed 'epreuve d'artiste' and 'No 16' (of several trial states; the edition was 50).

Literature: Ginestet and Pouillon E 585; and E 146.

11 x 7 1/2 in. (sheet), 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (sheet), both unframed.

Provenance: The estate of the artist; Suzanne Duchamp; Marcel Duchamp; Alexina (Teeny) Duchamp; Pierre-Noël Matisse; Jacquelyn Miller Matisse.

Condition

Both with full margins, scattered foxing and surface soiling.

Not withstanding 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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