Georges Braque
French painter and sculptor, 1882-1963
Braque’s most important contributions to the history of art were in his alliance with Fauvism from 1906, and the role he played in the development of Cubism. Braque’s work between 1908 and 1912 is closely associated with that of his colleague Pablo Picasso. Their respective Cubist works were indistinguishable for many years, yet the quiet nature of Braque was partially eclipsed by the fame and notoriety of Picasso. By the time of his death in 1963, he was regarded as one of the elder statesmen of the School of Paris, and of modern art.
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20th-century French painter, collagist, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor (1882-1963). Signed and inscribed head and shoulders photograph. no place. 390 : 295 mm.
$ 6,941 / 6.500 €
(72521)
Large vintage glossy 11.5 x 15.5 half-length photo of Braque in a contemplative outdoor pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Pour Max Gelloquer avec mes amities, G. Braque.” In fine condition, with three circular spots of emulsion irregularity to the right of his head. A tremendous portrait of Braque, who remains rare in signed photographs.
Maler und Graphiker (1882-1963). Eigenhändiger Brief mit Unterschrift. Paris. 4to. 1 p. Blaues Papier.
$ 2,670 / 2.500 €
(83478)
An den dt. Kunstsammler und -kritiker Paul Westheim (1886-1963): „Je vous envoie ici la photo du dessin que je vous avais promise. Je pense que cela ira très bien pour la reproduction. Vous pourriez peut-être pour le tirage faire retoucher la marge pour faire disparaître les éclats lumineux qui sont dedans, un ton presque uni serait je crois plus avantageux […]“
painter and sculptor (1882-1963). Exhibition catalogue, inscribed and signed ("GeorgesB"). N. p. 1 p. on 6ff. Printed wrappers. Small 4to.
$ 1,602 / 1.500 €
(44934/BN29278)
Apparently a letter draft, written on the next-to-last page (entitled "Notes"): "[...] Today 10th July in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred thirty four I told Tristan [?] that I would spend a weeks holiday with him [...]". - In pencil; somewhat brown-stained, cover rather browned and spotty.
painter and sculptor (1882-1963). Autograph letter signed ("G. Braque".) Paris. 08.12.1946. 4to. 1 page.
$ 2,670 / 2.500 €
(72652/BN46540)
To Mr. Caffola from the Galerie Roma about forged paintings of him: "Je déclare avoir recu du peintre Severini [i. e. Gino Severini] un tableau mesurent: 0.41m x 0.32m représentant un guéridon avec guitare et signé: G Braque Ce tableau ext faux D’autre part j’apprendre qu’en Italie circulent d’autres tableux de moi dans les cas donteux je [...]". - Expected folds; small ruststains and damage to edges.
painter and sculptor (1882-1963). Autograph lettercard signed ("G. Braque"). Apparently Paris. 31.01.1925. 8vo. 1 page. With autogr. address.
$ 1,922 / 1.800 €
(80923/BN52849)
To his "cher Scherwashitzé": "Nous allons de nouveau travailler ensemble. Je n'ai probablement pas le plaisir de vous l'apprendre. Diaghilev a déjà dû vous dire de quoi il s'agissait. Je me suis déjà mis au travail, seulement je voudrais bien avoir une construction de la scène de Monte Carlo comme celle que vous m'avez faite pour 'les Fâcheux'. Cela a facilité beaucoup mon travail [...]" (transl: "We are going to work together again. I probably do not have the pleasure of being the first to tell you this.
I am sure Diaghilev has already told you what this is all about. I have already started work, only I would like to have a construction of the Monte Carlo scene like the one you did for 'Les Fâcheux'. It made my work much easier [...]"). - Braque designed for Diaghilev and his Ballets Russes the sets and costumes for Les Fâcheux (1924) and Zéphyr et Flore (1925)..