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This original drypoint with aquatint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Jacques Villon” at the lower right margin.
It is also hand inscribed in pencil ‘épreuve d’artiste’, at the lower left margin.
This impression is one of a few artist’s proofs on Japan paper aside from the standard edition of 50.

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.195.

Condition: Very good condition. A soft fold in the upper left corner. Minor nicks to the sheet edges.