Details

Provenance

Galerie Louis Carré, Paris Vente: Christie's, Londres, 29 novembre 1995, lot 234 Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel

Exhibited

Liège, Association pour le Progrès intellectuel et artistique de la Wallonie, Villon , 1952, no. 36 Turin, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Peintres d'aujourd'hui, France-Italie , 1953 Albi, Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, Exposition Jacques Villon , 1955, no. 41 Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, The 1955 Pittsburgh International Exhibition of Contemporary Painting , 1955, no. 313, reproduit pl. 119 Salisbury, The Rhodes National Gallery, Rembrandt to Picasso , 1957, no. 160 Oslo, Kunsternes Hus, Jacques Villon , 1959-60, no. 54 Bergen, Bergens Kunstforening; Stockholm, Moderne Museet, Jacques Villon, Maleri , 1960, no. 64 Paris, Musée Galliera, 10 ans de Biennale de Menton : Les Grands Prix , 1960, no. 12 Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Cent Tableaux de Jacques Villon , 1961, no. 78 Sao Paulo, Museo de Arte Moderna, VI Bienal de Sao Paulo , 1961, no. 26 Zurich, Kunsthaus, Jacques Villon , 1963, no. 57

Literature

Pierre Cabanne, "Le Trio Duchamps", in Connaissance des Arts , 1975, no. 214, reproduit p. 227 Condition The canvas is not lined. Under UV light, there is no evidence of any retouching. This work is in very good original 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 signed 'Jacques Villon' and dated '51' (lower left); titled 'Réflexion', signed 'Jacques Villon' and dated '51' (on the back), oil on canvas. Painted in 1951.

Catalog summary

Jacques Villon RÉFLEXION signé Jacques Villon et daté 51 (en bas à gauche); titré Réflexion , signé Jacques Villon et daté 51 (au dos) huile sur toile 92 x 65,5 cm; 36 1/4 x 25 3/4 in. Provenance Galerie Louis Carré, Paris Vente: Christie's, Londres, 29 novembre 1995, lot 234 Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel Exhibited Liège, Association pour le Progrès intellectuel et artistique de la Wallonie, Villon , 1952, no. 36 Turin, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Peintres d'aujourd'hui, France-Italie , 1953 Albi, Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, Exposition Jacques Villon , 1955, no. 41 Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, The 1955 Pittsburgh International Exhibition of Contemporary Painting , 1955, no. 313, reproduit pl. 119 Salisbury, The Rhodes National Gallery, Rembrandt to Picasso , 1957, no. 160 Oslo, Kunsternes Hus, Jacques Villon , 1959-60, no. 54 Bergen, Bergens Kunstforening; Stockholm, Moderne Museet, Jacques Villon, Maleri , 1960, no. 64 Paris, Musée Galliera, 10 ans de Biennale de Menton : Les Grands Prix , 1960, no. 12 Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Cent Tableaux de Jacques Villon , 1961, no. 78 Sao Paulo, Museo de Arte Moderna, VI Bienal de Sao Paulo , 1961, no. 26 Zurich, Kunsthaus, Jacques Villon , 1963, no. 57 Literature Pierre Cabanne, "Le Trio Duchamps", in Connaissance des Arts , 1975, no. 214, reproduit p. 227 Condition The canvas is not lined. Under UV light, there is no evidence of any retouching. This work is in very good original 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 signed 'Jacques Villon' and dated '51' (lower left); titled 'Réflexion', signed 'Jacques Villon' and dated '51' (on the back), oil on canvas. Painted in 1951.