Lot 477
  • 477

Georges Braque

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Georges Braque
  • Pavots
  • signed G. Braque (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 46 by 27.1cm., 18 by 10 3/4 in.

Provenance

Galerie Paul Pétridès, Paris
Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, 8th December 1970, lot 36
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owners

Literature

Galerie Maeght (ed.), Catalogue de l'œuvre de Georges Braque. Peintures 1942-1947, Paris, 1960, illustrated p. 111

Condition

The canvas is not lined. There is a thin layer of varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating, however examination under UV reveals no signs of re-touching. There is some stable craquelure, predominately to the thicker pigments, and some gentle undulation to the canvas at the centre of the right edge. There is some frame rubbing to the extreme edges. There is some lovely texture to the composition and this work is in overall very good condition.
"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."