Jacques Villon Jeu de courses

Property from the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schmit
Jacques Villon
1875 - 1963
Jeu de courses

signed Jacques Villon (lower left) ; titled JEU DE COURSES, signed Jacques Villon and dated 48 (on the reverse)
ink and oil on canvas
38 x 46,4 cm; 15 x 18¼ in.
Painted in 1948.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Galerie Louis Carré.
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Provenant de la Collection de M. & Mme. Robert Schmit
Jacques Villon
1875 - 1963
Jeu de courses

signé Jacques Villon (en bas à gauche ) ; titré JEU DE COURSES, signé Jacques Villon et daté 48 (au dos)
encre et huile sur toile
38 x 46,4 cm; 15 x 18¼ in.
Peint en 1948.

L'authenticité de cette œuvre a été confirmée par la Galerie Louis Carré.

Condition Report:
Canvas is not lined. Inspection under UV light reveals several small spots of retouching, located most predominantly along the right edge. This work is in overall good condition.

Provenance:
Galerie Louis Carré, Paris

Charles Zadok, Wisconsin

M. Knoedler & Co., New York

Private collection, New York

Sotheby's, New York, 7 October 1987, lot 185 (consigned by the above)

Acquired at the above sale by the present owner