- 84
Georges Braque
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges Braque
- Feuilles, couleur lumière (V. 86)
- Lithograph
- image: 440 by 760mm 17 3/8 by 30in
- sheet: 800 by 600mm 31 1/2 by 23 5/8 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1953-4, a rare proof impression, one of a few colour variants (aside from the edition of 75), inscribed by the printer Fernand Mourlot 'Epreuve en cours 1er état pour Castor FM' verso in black crayon, with printed images of nude figures along the left margin verso, on Arches wove paper, published by Maeght, Paris, framed
Provenance
A letter written in German by Castor Seibel, dated 14th November 1996, describes the provenance of the work which was sold by Georges Braque's printer, Fernand Mourlot, to his publishing and illustration colleague Castor Seibel to whom the print is dedicated: it is from my collection; I bought it at that time from Fernand Mourlot himself.
Condition
This is a rare proof impression printed on a large sheet of Arches wove paper with a broken central horizontal crease, minor paper discoloration and foxing mostly in the margins, handling marks and soiling along edges of sheet, other handling creases, further foxing and lithographic ink verso, framed.
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"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."