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All auctions / Arts & Graphics / Georges Braque (1882-1963) (after) - "Nature Morte au Compotier
- Georges Braque (after), offset lithograph on heavyweight smooth paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density). - Plate signed. - Stamp on verso. - Size: 70 x 90cm. - Discontinued item. Closed edition, available only in the secondary market (auctions, resellers, galleries, etc.) - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Georges Braque’s Nature Morte au Compotier, Bouteille et Mandoline (1930) is a sophisticated example of the artist’s mature approach to still life, in which familiar objects are reconstructed through overlapping planes, shifting viewpoints and a carefully balanced orchestration of form. The compotier, bottle, mandolin and surrounding tabletop elements dissolve into an intricate structure of curved silhouettes, angular fragments, patterned surfaces and dark architectural zones, creating a composition that is at once intimate and highly analytical. Braque’s restrained palette of black, brown, grey, blue, cream and touches of yellow gives the work a quieter and more contemplative character than the explosive colour of later modernism, while the layered geometry recalls his foundational dialogue with Pablo Picasso during the development of Cubism. The work also connects naturally with Juan Gris, Fernand Léger and Cézanne, whose investigations of structure and still life profoundly shaped modern painting, while Braque’s later poetic simplification would resonate with artists such as Matisse, Miró and even aspects of post-war abstraction. Its combination of dark neutrals, smoky blue, warm brown, cream and subtle yellow makes Nature Morte au Compotier, Bouteille et Mandoline particularly adaptable to sophisticated interiors. It works beautifully in modernist, mid-century, contemporary, industrial and eclectic spaces, especially against warm grey, muted blue, sage, taupe, charcoal or cream walls. The composition pairs naturally with walnut, oak, black lacquer, leather, travertine, brushed metal and sculptural furniture by designers such as Eames, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier or Charlotte Perriand. Its vertical format and strong architectural rhythm make it an excellent focal point for a living room, dining area, study, hallway or office, while the subject of music and still life also gives it a distinctive character as a gift for admirers of Cubism, modern European art, musical instruments and twentieth-century design. For lovers of Georges Braque and modern art, this composition represents the intellectual refinement and visual balance that made him one of the central figures of twentieth-century painting. Its appeal extends naturally to admirers of Picasso, Juan Gris, Léger, Cézanne, Matisse and Miró, while also fitting comfortably within broader collections shaped by highly sought-after names such as Warhol, Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Shepard Fairey, Gerhard Richter, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein and Sébastien Lagasse. It also sits easily alongside collections influenced by fashion, luxury and design from Cartier, Rolex and Patek Philippe to Chanel, Dior, Hermès and Gucci together with art books, rare posters, designer objects, Lego, Star Wars, Pokémon and other collectible icons. A refined, structured and unmistakably Braque composition, ideal for bringing Cubist sophistication, intellectual depth and understated modernist elegance to any interior.
Estimate:£127.57
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