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Georges Braque
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges Braque
- Théière grise (V. 35)
- lithograph
- image: 351 by 547mm 13 7/8 by 21 1/2 in
- sheet: 500 by 655mm 19 5/8 by 25 3/4 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1947, signed in pencil, inscribed 'H.C.' (an hors commerce impression aside from the numbered edition of 75), on Arches wove paper, published by Maeght, printed by Mourlot, Paris
Condition
With full margins, in good condition apart from a few linear surface scuffs in the image's purple border at left and bottom, visible in a raking light, the margins with very pale mount-staining and a small surface abrasion at centre of right, occasional stray ink verso and pencil and ball-point pen inscriptions, unframed.
Vallier describes Mourlot's difficulties matching the brownish-purple ink to the artist's specifications both for tone and format. There are several impressions therefore with a slightly different purple frame, such as the current example, and notable variations in this ink tone across the edition.
"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."