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after George Braque (1882 - 1963)
Les Etoiles (s. 5368)
Lithograph, in colours, 1959, on Rives paper, signed by the
artist in pencil
Published by: Gallery Maeght, Paris, France
Reference: Vallier - Maeght 1029, page 294
Sheet: 480 x 650 cm ; Image 315 x 370 mm
Edition: 142/200
Note: This is from a series of graphics by Braque which are
based on his paintings, watercolours or gouaches that were printed
by those who customarily handled his graphic works and are published
by Gallery Maeght. A catalogue published by Maeght reads as
follows "These graphics were pulled on Fine paper, in Limited
Editions, from 100 to 300 copies, all numbered. In most cases
the artist himself chose the pieces and the printing process
which to him seemed most appropriate. He assisted in the execution
of the graphics, observed and directed the work of the lithographer,
did the work himself where necessary, corrected the proofs and
gave his final approval by signing each example. However the
quality of each graphic rests, above all, on the skill of the
engraver or lithographer, who, without departing from the means
of expression of which he is master, has through his own sensibility
rediscovered the profound resonance of the original work"
£3300 Framed |
