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Lot 175216:
Description
After Georges Braque (1882-1963, French) and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Spanish) Oil “The Fruit Dish” painting. Mixes artstyles of the two artists.
Braque was inspired to create this piece after visiting an Avignon shop where he purchased a roll of faux bois paper, simulating oak paneling and consisting of two kinds of printed motifs on a dark beige background, while traveling with Picasso and his companion, Eva Gouel, in Sorgues.[1] Braque said that he eyed the paper but waited to act on his ideas until Picasso went to Paris. Picasso was going to Paris for a week to organize his move to a new apartment on 242 Boulevard Raspail.[1] After Picasso had left, Braque bought the paper and made several works starting with Fruit Dish and Glass. When Picasso returned, Braque showed him his work; later, Picasso copied the technique.
Size: 24.25 X 31.25″. 31 X 38″ Frame.
Condition: Like new. See images.
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