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GEORGES BRAQUE Hand Signed Lithograph Birds 1958 Cubism

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GEORGES BRAQUE Hand Signed Lithograph Birds 1958 Cubism
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GEORGES BRAQUE 1882-1963
Argenteuil-sur-Seine, 1882-1963 Paris

Title: In the Sky / Dans Le Ciel, 1958

Technique: Original Hand Signed Lithograph in colours on Arches vellum paper

Paper Size: 38 x 55.6 cm / 15 x 22 in

Plate Size: 24 x 32 cm / 9.4 x 12.6 in

Additional Information: This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right margin "G.Braque".
It is hand numbered "48/75" in the lower left margin.
The paper bears the Arches watermark.
The work was printed by Mourlot in Paris and published by Galerie Maeght, Paris in a limited edition of 75 impressions plus a further few signed proofs.
The stone plate has been cancelled after this edition was printed.

Literature:
1. Vallier, Dora. 1982. Braque: The Complete Graphics Catalogue Raisonne. New York: Alpine Fine Arts collection
Reference: Vallier 124, Engelberts 75, Hatje 78, Mourlot 76 (reversed), Musee de Dieppe, vol. 2, no.26
2. Georges Braque - Oevre Grave. Maeght Editeur. 1989.
Reference: Maeght page 118 (no.66)
3. Hatje Gerd. 1961. L'Oeuvre Graphique de georges Braque. Stuttgard: La Guilde du Livre Lausanne.
Reference: Hatje 78.

Condition: Very Good Condition. Slight discolouration due to a previous frame.