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Lot 25
  • 25

Georges Braque

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Georges Braque
  • Théogonie (Vallier 23)
  • etching
  • overall 450 by 353 mm 17 3/4 by 13 15/16 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 20 etchings, two printed in colors, signed in pencil on the justification page, this example numbered 140 out of 150, published by Maeght, Paris, 1955, on wove paper, with the original paper wrappers, paper-covered boards and paper-covered and collaged slipcase

Condition

The portfolio is in good condition and the sheets are full. There is occasional scattered foxing and time stain at the sheet edges. The inside board at left is foxed. The slipcase corners are slightly creased.
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