Jacques Villon, Hand of the Artist, 1962, Lithograph

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Jacques villon
artist's hand (circa 1962)

original lithograph
signed in the plate
on rives wove paper, 51 x 33 cm

… Read more Jacques villon
artist's hand (circa 1962)

original lithograph
signed in the plate
on rives wove paper, 51 x 33 cm

excellent condition

information: jean-pascal lorriaux was a passionate collector who conceived the idea of ​​publishing a collection of lithographs featuring the hands of the great artists of his time. Thus, chagall,
picasso, fautrier (whose assistant and close friend he was in the last years of his life), foujita, cocteau, lurçat, and mathieu visited his studio to have their handprints engraved on
lithographic stone.
lithograph. Lorriaux did not have time to finalize his project, and only a few trials—including this rare lithograph—were produced.

provenance:
- gros-delettrez/drouot auction, may 23, 1997 (lots 4 & 5)
- jp lorrioux collection (paris) this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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