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 Framing:
This 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.
