Minne Playing with a Dog in a Basket | Minne jouant avec un chien dans un panier

Artwork details

Artist

Jacques Villon

Title

Minne Playing with a Dog in a Basket | Minne jouant avec un chien dans un panier

Description

This drypoint is hand signed in by the artist in pencil "Jacques Villon" at the lower right margin.
It is also inscribed ‘essai’ [proof].

Provenance: The Collection of Olga Carré-Burel formally known as the Collection of Louis Carré.
This was one of the most important collections of Villon's work in the world if not the most important one.
Olga Carré (born Burel) was the wife of the important Paris Gallery owner and Collector Louis Carré. He passed away in 1977 and so his wife, Olga Carré, inherited his collection. Louis Carré was the main dealer of Jacques Villon and exhibited his works regularly in his Gallery in Paris and New York. Most of their collection was bought directly from the artists.

Literature: de Ginestet, C. & Pouillon, C. (1973). Jacques Villon-Les Estampes, Les Illustrations-Catalogue Raisonné. Paris: Arts et Metiers Graphiques.
Reference: de Ginestet & Pouillon E.190

Condition: Good condition. The signature and inscription slightly rubbed. Soft fold along the lower sheet edge. Additional pencil marks.

Date

1907

Medium

Drypoint

Edition

Proof (Rare)

Signature

Signed

Catalogue Raisonne

de Ginestet & Pouillon E.190

Sheet

32.2 x 25.5 cm

Status

Available

Price

$1,500.00