Details

Provenance

Galerie Louis Carré & Cie., Paris Knoedler & Co, Paris Private Collection, Sweden (acquired from the above in 1968. Sold: Sotheby's, London, 6th February 2013, lot 121) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Brussels, Galerie Europe, 50 ans de peinture moderne , 1956, no. 46 Condition The canvas is not lined and there is no evidence of retouching visible under UV light. This work is in overall very 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." Catalogue Note The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Galerie Louis Carré & Cie.

Catalog summary

Description Jacques Villon Cheval de course signed Jacques Villon and dated 54 (lower right); signed Jacques Villon, titled, and dated 54 on the reverse oil on canvas 21 by 46cm., 8 1/4 by 18in. Painted in 1954. Provenance Galerie Louis Carré & Cie., Paris Knoedler & Co, Paris Private Collection, Sweden (acquired from the above in 1968. Sold: Sotheby's, London, 6th February 2013, lot 121) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Exhibited Brussels, Galerie Europe, 50 ans de peinture moderne , 1956, no. 46 Condition The canvas is not lined and there is no evidence of retouching visible under UV light. This work is in overall very 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." Catalogue Note The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Galerie Louis Carré & Cie.