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Georges Braque
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges Braque
- GIROUETTE
- signed G Braque (lower right)
- gouache and pencil on paper
- image size: 19 by 34.5cm., 7 1/2 by 13 5/8 in.
- sheet size: 31.5 by 47.5cm., 12 3/8 by 18 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Méchiche, Paris
Private Collection (acquired from the above circa 1982)
Private Collection (acquired from the above circa 1982)
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on cream laid paper. There is a 3cm. scratch near the centre of the right edge visible in the catalogue illustration, a 6cm. scratch with associated inpainting to the upper centre of the composition and a minor 1cm. scratch at the right of the centre upper edge. Apart from a 3cm. flattened crease at the upper right corner and some minor surface dirt, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is much brighter and the blues are much warmer in the original.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."