Description:
Jacques Villon (French, 1875-1963)
Dans la forêt, alternatively titled La belle et la bête, 1909, final state of 2, edition of 10 (Ginestet & Pouillon, E244). Signed "Jacques Villon" in pencil l.r. Etching and drypoint on Arches laid paper with watermark, plate size 15 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (39.9 x 31.6 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Margins 2 1/2 inches or more with deckled edges, soiling to margins, pencil annotations to lower edge.
Estimate $500-700
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