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GEORGES BRAQUE | Le char II (Le char) (Vallier 81)
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
- Georges Braque
- Le char II (Le char) (Vallier 81)
- 2 lithographs and etching & aquatint
- smallest sheet (V. 96): 256 by 376mm 10 by 14 7/8 in
- largest sheet (V. 81): 490 by 645mm 19 3/4 by 25 3/8 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1953, signed in black crayon, numbered 11/75, on Arches wove paper, with Tête Greque (V. 69), etching with aquatint, 1951, signed in pencil, numbered 4/10, on Japan paper, and After Braque, Le char bleu (not recorded in Vallier), lithograph printed in colours, signed in pencil, numbered 62/75, on wove paper, each framed
Condition
Le Char (V. 81): the sheet fractionally trimmed (circa 5mm at left and circa 10mm at upper sheet edge), a small scrape at left sheet edge (measuring approx. 8mm), a few other small losses and nicks at sheet edges associated with framing, some slight handling creases, the verso with backboard-staining, framed. Tête Greque (V. 69): the full sheet folded along four sides, extensive mount-, light-, and backboard-staining, framed. (Our specialists recommend viewing before bidding). Le char bleu: With margins, in good condition, some minor handling creases (mainly visible verso), slight paper discoloration, the verso with a small skinned patch and remains of previous hinge at upper corners, framed.
"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."