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Georges Braque — Milarepa
Georges Braque

Milarepa

This complete portfolio of five etchings and aquatints by Georges Braque, created on Auvergne laid paper bearing the artist's watermark, showcases his masterful command of printmaking through richly textured lines and tonal depth achieved through the aquatint process. Accompanying text by Jacques Bacot lends a literary dimension to the work, weaving together word and image in the refined tradition of the French livre d'artiste. The set is preserved in its original parchment portfolio, remaining in the condition as issued, making it a rare and cohesive example of Braque's graphic art in its complete and intended form.

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The complete set of five etchings and aquatint, on Auvergne laid paper watermarked Georges Braque, the full sheets, loose and folded (as issued), title page and justification, text by Jacques Bacot, all contained in the original parchment portfolio with title.

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April 24, 2018

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Georges Braque, Milarepa

This complete portfolio of five etchings and aquatints by Georges Braque, created on Auvergne laid paper bearing the artist's watermark, showcases his masterful command of printmaking through richly textured lines and tonal depth achieved through the aquatint process. Accompanying text by Jacques Bacot lends a literary dimension to the work, weaving together word and image in the refined tradition of the French livre d'artiste. The set is preserved in its original parchment portfolio, remaining in the condition as issued, making it a rare and cohesive example of Braque's graphic art in its complete and intended form.

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The complete set of five etchings and aquatint, on Auvergne laid paper watermarked Georges Braque, the full sheets, loose and folded (as issued), title page and justification, text by Jacques Bacot, all contained in the original parchment portfolio with title.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Portfolio, Buddhist Subject, Abstract Art, 20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Cubism, Illustrated Book, Male Artist, Etching, Printmaking, French Artist, Figurative Art, Limited Edition, Etching and Aquatint, Monochromatic, Neutral Tones, Modern Master, Portfolio Series, Aquatint

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