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Braque, Georges
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Georges Braque
- A collection of three works inscribed by Braque to Walter Halvorsen, comprising:
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Benoit, Pierre André. Invisible visible. Alès, 1960, 8vo, one of 40 copies numbered 11/30 and initialled by the author beneath limitation, one colour plate in blue (produced by cartalegraphie) by Braque and signed by him in pencil, loose as issued in printed wrappers, inscribed on title-page "Pour Walter Halvorsen avec mes amitiés GBraque 1961" surrounded by a pink crayon swirl, small stain to upper cover, backstrip creased
Pindar, R. Char, P.A. Benoit and D. Forcade. Le ruisseau de blé. Alès, June 1960, oblong 8vo, one of 42 copies numbered 11/36 and initialled PAB[enoit], one black and white print signed by Braque in pencil, loose as issued in original printed wrappers, inscribed on title-page "Pour Walter Halvorsen son ami GBraque 1961", wrappers slightly soiled, backstrip torn at head and foot
Verdet, André. Georges Braque. Geneva: Éditions René Kister, 1956, 8vo, photographic illustrations, original illustrated wrappers, inscribed on half-title "Pour W. Halvorsen, souvenir amical de Varengeville, G.Braque 1956" with a sketch of an artist's palette, wrappers somewhat worn
Pindar, R. Char, P.A. Benoit and D. Forcade. Le ruisseau de blé. Alès, June 1960, oblong 8vo, one of 42 copies numbered 11/36 and initialled PAB[enoit], one black and white print signed by Braque in pencil, loose as issued in original printed wrappers, inscribed on title-page "Pour Walter Halvorsen son ami GBraque 1961", wrappers slightly soiled, backstrip torn at head and foot
Verdet, André. Georges Braque. Geneva: Éditions René Kister, 1956, 8vo, photographic illustrations, original illustrated wrappers, inscribed on half-title "Pour W. Halvorsen, souvenir amical de Varengeville, G.Braque 1956" with a sketch of an artist's palette, wrappers somewhat worn
Condition
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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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Walter Halvorsen (1887-1972) was a Norwegian art critic and dealer who was responsible for introducing the French Impressionists to Scandinavia. He had studied at the Académie Matisse in Paris in 1909-1910 and became acquainted there with young French artists. During the First World War he arranged auctions in Norway (which remained neutral in the war) of paintings by Matisse, Picasso, Bonnard, Gauguin, van Gogh, Cezanne and others. His friendship with Braque lasted until the artist's death in 1963; he subsequently arranged an exhibition of Braque's works in Oslo and Bergen in 1964-65.