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Lot No. 120

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George Braque (After)

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    "L’Oiseau Et Son Nid (The Bird And It’S Nest)"

    Lithograph in colours,on BFK Rives watermarked paper , circa 1956, signed by the artist in the stone and in pencil, with publishers embossed stamp below left of the edition “Maeght Editeur”, with wide margins., numbered 270/300, As published by Societe des Bibliophiles de France, Paris / Galerie Maeght, Paris.

  • Condition:In very good condition with the exception of minor folds and stains not affecting the image.
  • Size:
  • Sheet: 560 x 400
  • Plate: 510 x 340
  • References: Recorded and illustrated in the standard catalog of the graphic works of the artist by Dora Vallier “Braque: The Complete Graphics” 1982 - Listed and illustrated as Maeght 1024 on page 294Maeght Gallerie Archives: Number 1024
  • Framing: offered unframed
  • Note: There was also a double page lithograph made for “Derrier la Mirror” of this work , on thin paper, with a central fold and no margins. Note: The original painting of this work is slightly different from the Aquatint. It can be found in the Catalogue Raisonee number 153 on page 201. This work is part of a series of lithographs and etchings that were based upon Braque's original watercolours, gouaches and paintings. Braque was very involved in the printing process, overseeing the lithographer and correcting the proofs when necessary.
Estimates*
US $
Euro
UK pound
Swiss Fr
3000-4000
2730-3640
2460-3280
3030-4040

* Estimates do not include 25% buyer's premium (see Terms and Conditions). NR means no reserve (minimum bid $50 unless otherwise posted). Estimates in other currencies based on conversion rates of Euro: 0.91 , British Pound 0.82, Swiss Fr 1.01. All conversion values are approximate with the final cost determined in dollars.
workcode: gb-1745h-50