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Georges Braque
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Georges Braque
- Le Pichet noir
- signed G Braque (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 19.5 by 33.1cm., 7 5/8 by 13in.
Provenance
Sale: Galerie Drouin, Paris, 9-17th February 1945 (donated by the artist in aid of Soviet ex-pensioners and deportees)
Private Collection (acquired circa 1950; sale: Sotheby’s Olympia, 20th October 2004, lot 233)
Acquired by the present owner in 2005
Private Collection (acquired circa 1950; sale: Sotheby’s Olympia, 20th October 2004, lot 233)
Acquired by the present owner in 2005
Exhibited
Bangor, Ava Gallery, Modern Masters, 2005
Literature
Galerie Maeght (ed.), Catalogue de l'œuvre de Georges Braque, peintures 1942-47, Paris, 1960, n.n., illustrated p. 62
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals no signs of re-touching. Apart from some dust on the surface, this work appears to be in very good original condition.
"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."