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Braque, Georges -- Satie, Erik
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Braque, Georges -- Satie, Erik
- Le piège de Méduse. Comédie lyrique en un acte de M. Érik Satie avec musique de danse du meme monsieur, ornée de gravures sur bois par M. Georges Braque. Paris: Galerie Simon, 1921
- Paper
4to (320 x 225mm.), copy number 85 of a limited edition of 112 copies, one of 90 copies on Van Gelder paper, SIGNED BY BRAQUE AND SATIE beneath the limitation, 3 coloured illustrations by Braque, contemporary half red morocco, spine lettered in gilt, extremities very slightly rubbed
Provenance
Jonathan Sieff, bookplate
Literature
The Artist and the Book 33
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
Catalogue Note
Satie's play, for which he wrote the text and the dance music, was first performed on 24 May 1921 at the Théâtre Michel in Paris. This is the only literary text of Satie's, written in 1914, and this book was the first to be illustrated by Braque.