Braque, Georges, Still Life w/ Apples Signed Lithograph Start Price USD 7,500.00 Current Price USD 7,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 End Time Friday, July 18, 2008 Location Masterworks Fine Art, Oakland Hills, CA See more about 'Braque, Georges, Still Life w/ Apples Signed Lithograph' Description --> home current inventory search art knowledge art commentary buy art about us contact us Title: Still Life with Apples, 1956 Artist: Braque, Georges Medium: Original Color Lithograph Image Size: 13 3/4 in x 9 1/4 in (34.93 cm x 23.5 cm) Sheet Size: 20 in x 16 in (50.8 cm x 40.6 cm) Framed Size: 25 1/2 in x 19 1/4 in (64.77 cm x 48.9 cm) Signature: Hand-signed by George Braque (1882 - 1963) in pencil in the lower right margin. Also signed in the stone in black in the lower right of the work Edition: Numbered 27/300 in pencil in the lower left margin, featuring publisher Guy Spitzer's blindstamp 'GS' in the lower left as well as his Authentication stamp on the reverse Condition: Rich colors with a rare textural quality; this work is in great condition    Description:Mysterious and alluring in both content and execution, this extraordinary lithograph captures the refined and personal style of Braque's later and more intriguing works. This illuminated, still life scene reflects Braque's appreciation for the nature of the medium and his ability to enhance the beauty of most everyday objects. Muted tones of browns, greys, and black come alive with highlights of bright yellow and blue accents which award the still life with warmth and energy. A trio of ripe apples are so eloquently executed, placed atop a checkered tabletop in a black, scalloped bowl. The background becomes actively involved in the still life, seemingly textured and accented with shadows and silhouettes of other bowls and jars. Still Life with Apples captures the essence of Braque's cubist and abstract point of view to the entire genre, creating a world of his own for all to see. Created in 1956 after an original oil on canvas, this work is hand-signed by Georges Braque (1882 - 1963) in pencil in the lower right margin and also engraved in the stone in black in the lower right of the work. The piece is numbered 27/300 in pencil in the lower left margin. Printed by Guy Spitzer, this piece contains his blindstamp in the lower left. The printing stamp appears on the reverse lower left and features the artist's name and title of the piece. Catalogue Raisonné & COA:It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices and appraisals that I will enclose with the sale of the work) :1. Spitzer, Guy. Guy Spitzer, Éditeur d'Art. Illustrated and detailed on pg. 14.2. Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this work. About the FramingThis work is elegantly displayed in a Spanish-style gold and black frame with delicate vegetal forms and traditional trim. The warm tones of the gold and bronze compliment the deep, saturated colors within the work. Framing is completed with white, linen-wrapped mats, and a matching gold inner fillet set behind an archival Plexiglas cover. Who is Masterworks Fine Art? Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. strives to be the best source of fine art for our clients and collectors all over the world. We believe the most direct way to accomplish this is by establishing a lifetime of personal and professional relationships with our clients. We are a full service art gallery, selling fine art originals at 25-50% off gallery retail prices. We have been collecting art since the early 1970's and have been dealing and selling art for over 20 years. 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