Details

Provenance

Private Collection, France (sale: Pierre Bergé, Paris, 1 st December 2004, lot 100) Private Collection, Switzerland (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby’s, London, 6 th February 2008, lot 534) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Literature

Galerie Maeght (ed.), Catalogue de l’œuvre peint de Braque, 1928-1935 , Paris, 1962, illustrated p. 81 Condition The panel is sound and there appear to be no signs of retouching visible under UV light. There is some light frame rubbing along the left side of the lower edge, and to the left edge. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition. <br><br>Colours: Overall fairly accurate, though the sky tones are slightly more blue 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."

Catalog summary

Georges Braque Thésée stamped G. Braque (lower right) oil on panel 21.9 by 31.9cm., 8 1/2 by 12 1/2 in. Provenance Private Collection, France (sale: Pierre Bergé, Paris, 1 st December 2004, lot 100) Private Collection, Switzerland (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby’s, London, 6 th February 2008, lot 534) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Literature Galerie Maeght (ed.), Catalogue de l’œuvre peint de Braque, 1928-1935 , Paris, 1962, illustrated p. 81 Condition The panel is sound and there appear to be no signs of retouching visible under UV light. There is some light frame rubbing along the left side of the lower edge, and to the left edge. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition. <br><br>Colours: Overall fairly accurate, though the sky tones are slightly more blue 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."