Lot Essay
Sixteen of the etchings in black were originally commissioned by Ambroise Vollard in 1930.
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GEORGES BRAQUE
Hésiode, Théogonie, Paris, Maeght Editeur, 1955 (V. 23)
the complete set of one unsigned etching in colors, eighteen unsigned etchings in black, in- and hors-texte, and the cover etching in colors with varnish, title, text and justification, on wove paper signed on the justification, copy 74 of 150, with full margins, loose, in excellent condition, original black paper-covered sleeve and slipcase with applied collage, title and decoration (occasional minor scuffing). 445 x 345mm.
Hésiode, Théogonie, Paris, Maeght Editeur, 1955 (V. 23)
the complete set of one unsigned etching in colors, eighteen unsigned etchings in black, in- and hors-texte, and the cover etching in colors with varnish, title, text and justification, on wove paper signed on the justification, copy 74 of 150, with full margins, loose, in excellent condition, original black paper-covered sleeve and slipcase with applied collage, title and decoration (occasional minor scuffing). 445 x 345mm.