Lot 140
  • 140

Georges Braque

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Georges Braque
  • Feuilles couleur lumière (Vallier 86)
  • lithograph printed in colors on Arches wove paper
  • sheet: 975 by 604 mm 38 3/8 by 23 3/4 in
Lithograph printed in colors, 1953-54, signed in white ink and numbered 53/75, on Arches wove paper, printed by Mourlot, Paris, published by Maeght, Paris, framed

Condition

The print is in generally good condition, the full sheet printed to the edges. Faint light-stain, the colors slightly attenuated. Some inconspicuous scuffing and a few tiny printing imperfections in the black. Slight undulation to the sheet. A few unobtrusive semi-circular creases in the black border and some slight dents to the lower sheet edge. The verso unevenly toned, with some faint surface soiling and an occasional tiny fox mark. (Remnants from previous hinges along the upper sheet edge.)
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.
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