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John Richardson: A Scholar Collects DAY ONE

Wed, Sep 16, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 234

20th Century School: John Richardson and Braque's The Blue Mandolin

Estimate: $200 - $400
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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Gelatin silver print, unmarked; together with Alexander Lieberman: Georges Braque, gelatin silver print, 1962, dated and with the artist's inkstamp on the reverse; and Georges Braqueblack and white photograph, c. 1955, signed, dated and inscribed 'Pour Richardson'.

7 x 9 in. (sheet), 12 x 13 1/2 in. (frame), two 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (sheet), 8 x 10 in. (frame).

Literature: Georges Braque 1955: John Richardson, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, ill. page 180.

Condition

All with creasing and scattered tiny losses. The signature, date and inscription on the photo of Braque appear to be on the original photographed and reproduced here. The Lieberman with old clear tape at the reverse of the sheet edges.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.Â