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Provenance

Douglas Cooper, UK (sale: Christie's, London, The Douglas Cooper Collection , 29th November 1988, lot 510) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Condition Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on the artist's mount. Apart from some light studio dirt, this work is in very good condition.<br><br>Colours: The paper tone is warmer, the yellow tones more muted and the blacks are more pronounced in the original. "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." Catalogue Note The motif of the bird recurred frequently in Braque's œuvre during the final decades of his life, becoming a singular fascination, culminating in his iconic L'Oiseau et son nid of 1955 now in the Musée national d'art moderne in Paris. Braque further explored this subject in the present work, which was also executed as an etching by the artist (see: Dora Valier, Braque: L'œuvre gravé, catalogue raisonné , Paris, 1982, p. 294).

Catalog summary

Georges Braque LE NID VERT signed G. Braque (lower right) gouache, watercolour, brush and ink and pencil on paper laid down on the artist's mount sheet size: 15 by 22.5cm., 5 7/8 by 8 7/8 in. mount size: 21.5 by 29cm., 8 1/2 by 11 3/8 in. Provenance Douglas Cooper, UK (sale: Christie's, London, The Douglas Cooper Collection , 29th November 1988, lot 510) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Condition Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on the artist's mount. Apart from some light studio dirt, this work is in very good condition.<br><br>Colours: The paper tone is warmer, the yellow tones more muted and the blacks are more pronounced in the original. "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." Catalogue Note The motif of the bird recurred frequently in Braque's œuvre during the final decades of his life, becoming a singular fascination, culminating in his iconic L'Oiseau et son nid of 1955 now in the Musée national d'art moderne in Paris. Braque further explored this subject in the present work, which was also executed as an etching by the artist (see: Dora Valier, Braque: L'œuvre gravé, catalogue raisonné , Paris, 1982, p. 294).