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Lot 30
  • 30

Georges Braque

Estimate
10,000 - 14,000 USD
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Description

  • Georges Braque
  • L'Oiseau et son Ombre III (V. 158)
  • 335 by 585 mm 13 1/8 by 23 in
Etching printed in colors, 1961, signed in pencil and numbered 26/75, on Rives paper, published by Maeght, Paris, with full margins, generally in good condition apart from discoloration in the margins throughout, framed

Condition

The paper tone has been darkened by exposure to light and to an acidic mat. The discoloration extends throughout the margins, darkest surrounding the perimeter of the image and in adhesive related discoloration at the upper sheet edge. There are three thinned spots near the upper sheet edge from the removal of prior hinging.
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.
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