Two drypoint in black on wove paper, both signed in pencil, one inscribed '2 etat' (one of 10 proofs in this state), one numbered 40/50 (there were also 10 proofs in the first state).

Both 12 3/4 x 10 in. (sheet), unframed.

Note: The sculpture depicted on the stand in this composition was made by Villon's brother, Raymond-Duchamp Villon

Literature: Ginestet and Pouillon E 346.

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

With margins. One with scattered foxing. Otherwise in very good condition.

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