Kees van Dongen- Brigitte Bardot XL
Artist
Kees Van Dongen
Title
BrigitteBardot XL
Medium
Lithograph on BKF wove paper (with watermark)
Date
1964
Edition
The rare large version of the iconic Van Dongen lithograph of Brigitte Bardot.
Signature
Hand signed in ballpoint by Van Dongen. Probably the only exciting copy that is countersigned and dedicated by Brigitte Bardot in blue felt tip pen; “Pour Jean Claude, en souvenir de Van Dongen, Brigitte Bardot, 2004”
Numbering
Numbered 8/50 in pencil
Printer
Mourlot, Paris
Paper Size
102.5 x 72.2
Frame Size
134.0 x 105.0
Reference
Illustrated in Juffermans ‘Kees van Dongen – The Graphic Work’ Nr. JL 42A.
Condition
3 small restored spots (hardly visible), some small creases. Otherwise is perfect condition with fresh deep bright colors
Provenance
The previous owner (Jean Claude) was a close friend of Brigitte Bardot when he lived in Neuilly, near Paris. He acquired this Kees Van Dongen lithograph of Brigitte Bardot from a collector a long time ago and decided, in view of the subject, to have it signed by his friend Brigitte Bardot who was delighted with the idea.
Frame
Framed in a handmade golden frame with museum glass (99% uv-resistant).