BRAQUE Georges (1882-1963) HESIODE (7th CENTURY BEFORE JESUS CHRIST) Illustrated theogony of twenty original etchings by Georges BRAQUE Paris, Maeght, 1955. In-4 in leaves, folder, editor's case decorated by the artist. Unique edition of 150 copies on Auvergne paper signed by Georges Braque, illustrated with 20 original etchings in black, 16 horstexte, a frontispiece, a header, a cul-de-lampe and a cover in engraved and varnished colors. The horstexte etchings were executed in 1932 by Braque at the request of Ambroise Vollard. The frontispiece, the headband, and the cul-de-lampe were engraved by the artist in 1953, each cover is varnished by Braque. Superb copy
Estimate
€6,000 - €8,000
Result
€9,478
Buyer's premium
30%
BRAQUE Georges (1882-1963)
HESIODE (7th CENTURY BEFORE JESUS CHRIST) Illustrated
theogony of twenty original etchings by Georges BRAQUE Paris, Maeght, 1955. In-4 in leaves, folder, editor's case decorated by the artist.
Unique edition of 150 copies on Auvergne paper signed by
Georges Braque, illustrated with 20 original etchings in black, 16 horstexte, a frontispiece, a header, a cul-de-lampe and a cover in engraved and varnished colors.
The horstexte etchings were executed in 1932 by Braque at the request of Ambroise Vollard. The frontispiece, the headband, and the cul-de-lampe were engraved by the artist in 1953, each cover is varnished by Braque.
Superb copy
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