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Georges Braque

(France, 1882-1963)
Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
2 670 - 3 560 EUR
2 720 - 3 630 USD
Hammer price
Unsold
Covered by droit de suite

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Sweden: BUS
Finland: Kuvasto

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Georges Braque
(France, 1882-1963)

"La liberté des mers"

The complete portfolio, comprising six lithographs printed in colours, 1959, with text by Pierre Reverdy, signed in pencil by the artist and the author, and numbered HC. The portfolio numbered 96, from the edition of 200 printed on Arches paper (there were an additional suite of 50 printed on japon paper). Printed by Mourlot, published by Maeght, Paris. Sheets loose as issued, contained in the original lithographic paper covers, linen-covered sleeve and slip-case. Slipcase 41 x 57,5 x 7 cm.

Literature

Vallier 143.

Artist

Georges Braque was a French artist and sculptor and is seen as a leading individual in modernism. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts i Le Havre. In the beginning of his career Braque painted in an impressionistic style and was connected to fauvism alongside other artists such as Henri Matisse, Emile-Othon Friesz and André Derain. In 1908 began Braque’s interest in geometric forms and perspectives, kickstarting a close relationship with Pablo Picasso. Together they developed a cubist style with monochromatic colours and multifaceted, complex patterns. The focus of his art was often centred on musical instruments and still life’s.

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