Description:
Jacques Villon (French, 1875-1963)
La Parisienne (tournée à gauche, petite planche), 1904, possibly a proof impression outside of the edition of 100 (Ginestet & Pouillon, 93). Signed "Jacques Villon" in pencil l.r., identified on a label from Retina Gallery, Inc., Cambridge, affixed to the backing. Color etching and aquatint on Japan paper, plate size 9 3/8 x 6 5/8 in. (23.7 x 16.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Full sheet with deckled edges and gentle toning/staining, registration pinhole to image as printed, subtle handling and/or printing creases.
Provenance: Collection of Maria Lopez and Stephen Mindich, Massachusetts.
Estimate $800-1,200
The sheet measures 13 1/8 x 10 1/8 in., old glasine hinges to verso along right edge.
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