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Georges Braque
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Georges Braque
- Les deux oiseaux (Vallier 107)
- etching
- first plate: 165 by 278mm 6 1/2 by 11in
- second plate: 422 by 517mm 16 5/8 by 20 3/8 in
Etching printed in colours, 1956, signed in pencil, numbered 23/50; together with AFTER GEORGES BRAQUE, Pichet et oiseau (Maeght 1005), etching printed in colours, circa 1955, signed in black crayon, numbered 168/300, each on BFK Rives wove paper, each framed
Condition
Les deux oiseaux - With full margins, in good condition apart from a window of pale discoloration surrounding the image, a few pale fox marks in the upper margin, the lower sheet edge with a small area of skinning at left and two spots of adhesive remains at centre, framed.
Pichet et oiseau - With wide margins, unevenly trimmed at sides, in good condition apart from pale mount-staining and occasional soft handling creases in the margins, minor surface soiling at centre verso, framed.
"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."