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Georges Braque
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Georges Braque
- Théière, citron et cuillère
- Oil on canvas
- 13 3/4 by 10 5/8 in.
- 35 by 27 cm
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, Germany (acquired from the above in 1978 and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 20, 2006, lot 338)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, Germany (acquired from the above in 1978 and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 20, 2006, lot 338)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Sotheby's, Georges Braque Paintings: 1920-1960, 2013, no. 21, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Condition
The work is in very good original condition. Canvas is not lined. The surface as a rich texture and the impasto is well-preserved. There is very minor crazing to the orange pigments in the lower right corner. There is minor paint shrinkage in the lemon in the lower right corner. Under UV light, no inpainting is apparent.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.