Georges Braque Art Prints, Lithographs & Pochoirs

Medium: lithograph (after the gouache). This magnificent and richly inked impression is from the deluxe edition of 350 on velin de Rives paper with deckle edges (the lithograph itself is not numbered but is from portfolio number 27 of 350). Printed for Derriere le Miroir (No. 144-145-146) in 1964, and published in Paris by the atelier Maeght. Size: 15 x 10 7/8 inches (377 x 277 mm). Unlike most prints issued by DLM, there is no text on the back side. Not signed.

Medium: original lithograph. Published in 1963 as the frontispiece of the "Braque Lithographe" catalogue raisonne, and printed in Paris by Mourlot Freres. The sheet measures 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (315 x 240 mm). Signed in the stone (not by hand).

Medium: original lithograph. This is the second printing (deuxieme tirage) of this striking Georges Braque composition, for the portfolio "San Lazzaro et ses amis", published in Paris. A number of important artists collaborated together on this project, in homage to Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, founder of the deluxe art revuel XXe Siecle (Chroniques du Jour), and an instrumental figure in the Paris art world, as a publisher, critic and friend to many of the 20th Century's great printmakers. Among the artists represented are Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Zao Wou-ki, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Graham Sutherland, Rene Magritte, Hans Hartung, Lucio Fontana, Alberto Magnelli, Henry Moore, Serge Poliakoff and Max Bill.

This is a fine impression on quality Arches wove paper with deckle edges, printed in Paris in 1975 by Mourlot Freres, in a limited edition of 575. The total sheet measures 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 260mm). Not signed. The first printing was published by XXe Siecle in 1958; interestingly, this second impression is more scarce and printed on a finer quality of paper.

Medium: lithograph (after the gouache). Printed in Paris in 1964 by Mourlot Freres and issued in an edition of 2000 on Arches wove paper. Sheet size: 10 x 7 1/2 inches (255 x 188 mm). This lithograph is from the scarce and lavishly-produced limited edition catalogue, "Prints from the Mourlot Press". Published in 1964 by Mourlot on the occasion of their landmark traveling exhibition, which was sponsored by the French Embassy and The Smithsonian. Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the maquette for the stained glass window at the Chapelle St. Bernard). Executed for Derriere le Miroir (No. 148) in 1964, and published in Paris by Maeght. This lithograph was published on the occasion of the inauguration of the Fondation Marguerite et Aime Maeght. Sheet size: 15 x 11 inches (380 x 275 mm). Signed by Georges Braque in the stone (not by hand).

Medium: color pochoir. Executed in 1958 for the deluxe art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 11 "Les nouveaux rapports de l'art et de la nature"). Sheet size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (312 x 234 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). This charming pochoir was beautifully printed by master printer Daniel Jacomet, issued in a limited edition of 900 and published in Paris in 1959 by Editions XXe Siecle for "Le Solitaire". A nice impression on Arches paper having the appearance of an actual watercolor, the full sheet (including margins) measures 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (183 x 235 mm). Not signed.

Condition: there is minor aging to the paper.

Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). This charming pochoir was beautifully printed by master printer Daniel Jacomet and issued in a limited edition of 900 and published in Paris in 1959 by Editions XXe Siecle for "Le Solitaire". A nice impression on Arches paper having the appearance of an actual watercolor, the full sheet (including margins) measures 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (183 x 235 mm). Not signed.

Condition: there is minor aging to the paper, and some ink from the printing in the margin neat bottom right.

Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor). Georges Braque was one of the artists who contributed compositions to Marcelle Oury's "Lettre a mon peintre" in homage to Raoul Dufy. This lithograph was printed on Arjomari wove paper by Mourlot Freres and published in 1965. Sheet size: 11 3/4 x 9 3/8 inches (300 x 238mm). Signed in the stone (not by hand).

Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor sketch). One of the beautiful compositions from George Braque's Intimate Sketchbooks (Carnets Intimes). Braque had kept these drawings private, but finally consented to having them published -- by Teriade for the deluxe art revue Verve (No. 31-32) in 1955. The lithography was done under the artist's supervision and printed by Mourlot Freres. The total sheet measures 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 260mm). Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the gouache). Printed for Derriere le Miroir (issue number 144-145-146) in 1964, and published in Paris by the Maeght atelier. The full sheet size is 15 x 11 inches (380 x 277 mm) and the image measures 11 x 6 inches (280 x 153 mm). There is text on verso, as issued. This impression is from the deluxe edition of 350 on velin de Rives paper (the lithograph itself is not numbered but is from portfolio number 27 of 350). Signed in the plate, not hand-signed.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed for the front cover of Derriere le Miroir (issue no. 135-136) in 1963 and published in Paris by Maeght. Sheet size: 15 x 11 inches (380 x 280 mm). Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor sketch). One of the beautiful compositions from George Braque's Intimate Sketchbooks (Carnets Intimes). Braque had kept these drawings private, but finally consented to having them published -- by Teriade for the deluxe art revue Verve (No. 31-32) in 1955. The lithography was done under the artist's supervision and printed by Mourlot Freres. The total sheet measures 13 5/8 x 10 1/4 inches (345 x 260 mm). Not signed.

Condition: the top margin has been trimmed slightly, not affecting the image.

Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor sketch). One of the beautiful compositions from George Braque's Intimate Sketchbooks (Carnets Intimes). Braque had kept these drawings private, but finally consented to having them published -- by Teriade for the deluxe art revue Verve (No. 31-32) in 1955. The lithography was done under the artist's supervision and printed by Mourlot Freres. The total sheet measures 14 x 10 inches (355 x 255 mm). Signed in the stone (not by hand).

Condition: there is a minor age-toning to the paper and a bump to one corner.

Medium: lithograph (after the painting). Printed for Derriere le Miroir (issue no. 135-136) in 1963 and published in Paris by Maeght. Sheet size: 14 7/8 x 10 7/8 inches (380 x 277 mm). There is text on verso, as published. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Derriere le Miroir was the legendary art revue published in Paris by Aime Maeght, from 1946 through 1982. Some of the artists who contributed original lithographs were Chagall, Miro, Braque, Giacometti, Kelly, Tapies, Riopelle, Pol Bury, Calder, Alechinsky, Ubac and Palazuelo. Often known by collectors simply as DLM, all issues of Derriere le Miroir are now scarce, and many have become quite valuable and highly prized.

Medium: lithograph (after the painting). Published in Paris by Maeght for Derriere le Miroir (issue No. 115) in 1959. The image measures 9 x 3 3/4 inches (230 x 93mm); the total sheet size is 15 x 11 inches (380 x 280mm); there is printed text on the back side, as issued. Signed with the Georges Braque monogram signature in the stone (not by hand). A nice impression!

Condition: there are a few spots of foxing in the margins, not affecting the image.

Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor sketch). One of the beautiful compositions from George Braque's Intimate Sketchbooks (Carnets Intimes). Braque had kept these drawings private, but finally consented to having them published -- by Teriade for the deluxe art revue Verve (No. 31-32) in 1955. The lithography was done under the artist's supervision and printed by Mourlot Freres. The total sheet measures 13 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches (350 x 260 mm). Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor sketch). One of the beautiful compositions from George Braque's Intimate Sketchbooks (Carnets Intimes). Braque had kept these drawings private, but finally consented to having them published -- by Teriade for the deluxe art revue Verve (No. 31-32) in 1955. The lithography was done under the artist's supervision and printed by Mourlot Freres. The total sheet measures 14 x 10 1/4 inches (353 x 260mm). Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the gouache). Printed in Paris by Maeght for Derriere le Miroir in 1967 (issue No. 166 -- Georges Braque Derniers Messages). Total sheet size: 15 x 22 inches (380 x 560 mm). There is printed text on verso with a center fold, as published. Not signed.

Condition: there are minor stains in the margin at the bottom corners of the sheet (not affecting the image).

Medium: lithograph (after the papier colle). Executed for Derriere le Miroir in 1963, and published in Paris by Maeght. Sheet size: 15 x 22 inches. There is printed text on verso with a center fold, as published. Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the painting). Printed for Derriere le Miroir (issue no. 135-136) in 1963, and published in Paris by Maeght. Sheet size: 14 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches (380 x 273 mm). There is text on verso, as published. Signed in the plate, not by hand.

Derriere le Miroir was the legendary art revue published in Paris by Aime Maeght, from 1946 through 1982. Some of the artists who contributed original lithographs were Chagall, Miro, Braque, Giacometti, Kelly, Tapies, Riopelle, Pol Bury, Calder, Alechinsky, Ubac and Palazuelo. Often known by collectors simply as DLM, all issues of Derriere le Miroir are now scarce, and many have become quite valuable and highly prized.

Medium: pochoir (after the oil). Published in Paris in 1929 by Charles Moreau in a limited edition for L'Art Cubiste. This is a magnificent and rich impression printed by pochoir master Daniel Jacomet; it is presumed that no more than 1000 impressions were printed and this edition is now rare. Image size: 7 1/2 x 6 inches (195 x 150 mm); the artist's name is printed in text beneath the image. Not signed.

Condition: there is some discoloration in the margins.

Medium: original lithograph. The catalogue reference is Vallier 150. Executed for the "Poetes, Peintres, Sculpteurs" issue of Derriere le Miroir (No. 119) in 1960. Sheet size: 15 x 22 inches (380 x 558mm). This lithograph was issued with a center fold and printed text on the back side. Not signed.

Condition: there is minor wear to the edges of the sheet.

Medium: offset lithograph (after the painting). Printed for the special Homage to Braque issue of Derriere le Miroir (No. 144-145-146) in 1964, published in Paris by Maeght. The full sheet measures 15 x 22 inches (380 x 560 mm) and the image size is 13 x 16 1/2 inches. There is a center fold and printed text on the back side, as issued. This impression is from the deluxe edition of 350 on velin de Rives paper (the lithograph itself is not numbered but is from portfolio number 27 of 350). Signed in the image, not by hand.

Medium: lithograph (after the oil on paper). Printed for Derriere le Miroir (No. 144-145-146) in 1964, and published in Paris by the Maeght atelier. The full sheet size is 15 x 22 inches (380 x 560 mm) and the image measures 6 x 19 3/4 inches (155 x 500 mm). There is a center fold and text on verso, as issued. This impression is from the deluxe edition of 350 on velin de Rives paper (the lithograph itself is not numbered but is from portfolio number 27 of 350). Signed in the plate, not by hand.

Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph for ). Printed for Derriere le Miroir (issue no. 135-136) in 1963 and published in Paris by Maeght. Sheet size: 14 7/8 x 10 7/8 inches (380 x 277 mm). There is text on verso, as published. Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the ceramique). Printed for Derriere le Miroir (issue no. 121-122) in 1960, and published in Paris by the Maeght atelier. Sheet size: 15 x 11 inches (378 x 278 mm). There is text on the back side, as issued. Signed in the plate, not by hand.

Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph for La Liberte des Mers). Printed for Derriere le Miroir (issue no. 121-122) in 1960, and published in Paris by the Maeght atelier. Sheet size: 15 x 11 inches (378 x 278 mm). There is text on the back side, as issued. Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the gouache). Published in Paris by Maeght especially for the front cover of Derriere le Miroir in 1967 (issue No. 166 -- Georges Braque Derniers Messages). Total sheet size: 15 x 11 inches (380 x 278 mm). Not signed.

Condition: there is minor wear around the edges of the sheet.

Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor sketch). One of the beautiful compositions from George Braque's Intimate Sketchbooks (Carnets Intimes). Braque had kept these drawings private, but finally consented to having them published -- by Teriade for the deluxe art revue Verve (No. 31-32) in 1955. The lithography was done under the artist's supervision and printed by Mourlot Freres. The total sheet measures 14 x 13 3/4 inches (352 x 247mm). Not signed.

Condition: the sheet has been trimmed, and there is a crease at the top left corner.

Medium: offset lithograph (after the painting). Printed for the special Homage to Braque issue of Derriere le Miroir (No. 144-145-146) in 1964, published in Paris by the atelier Maeght. The full sheet measures 15 x 22 inches (380 x 560 mm) and the image size is 13 3/4 x 16 inches. There is a center fold and printed text on the back side, as issued. This impression is from the deluxe edition of 350 on velin de Rives paper (the lithograph itself is not numbered but is from portfolio number 27 of 350). Signed in the image, not by hand.

Medium: offset lithograph (after the painting). Printed for the special Homage to Braque issue of Derriere le Miroir (No. 144-145-146) in 1964, published in Paris by Maeght. The full sheet measures 15 x 22 inches and the image size is 13 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches. There is a center fold (left of center) and printed text on the back side, as issued. This impression is from the deluxe edition of 350 on velin de Rives paper (the lithograph itself is not numbered but is from portfolio number 27 of 350). Signed in the image, not by hand.

Medium: offset lithograph (after the painting). Printed for the special Homage to Braque issue of Derriere le Miroir (No. 144-145-146) in 1964, published in Paris by Maeght. The full sheet measures 15 x 11 inches (380 x 277 mm) and the image size is 12 x 10 inches. There is printed text on the back side, as issued. This impression is from the deluxe edition of 350 on velin de Rives paper (the lithograph itself is not numbered but is from portfolio number 27 of 350). Not signed.

Condition: there is some foxing in the margin.

Medium: offset lithograph (after the painting). Printed for the special Homage to Braque issue of Derriere le Miroir (No. 144-145-146) in 1964, published in Paris by Maeght. The full sheet size is 15 x 11 inches (380 x 278 mm) and the image measures 13 x 6 1/2 inches. There is printed text on the back side, as issued. This impression is from the deluxe edition of 350 on velin de Rives paper (the lithograph itself is not numbered but is from portfolio number 27 of 350). Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor sketch). One of the beautiful compositions from George Braque's Intimate Sketchbooks (Carnets Intimes). Braque had kept these drawings private, but finally consented to having them published -- by Teriade for the deluxe art revue Verve (No. 31-32) in 1955. The lithography was done under the artist's supervision and printed by Mourlot Freres. The total sheet measures 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 260mm). Not signed.

Condition: there is minor soiling and some handling creases.

Medium: lithograph (after the painting). Published in Paris by Maeght for the back cover of Derriere le Miroir (issue No. 115) in 1959. The image measures 8 x 7 inches and the full sheet size is 15 x 11 inches. There is printed text on the back, as published. Not signed.

Condition: there is foxing in the margins (see the second photo).

Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor sketch). One of the beautiful compositions from George Braque's Intimate Sketchbooks (Carnets Intimes). Braque had kept these drawings private, but finally consented to having them published -- by Teriade for the deluxe art revue Verve (No. 31-32) in 1955. The lithography was done under the artist's supervision and printed by Mourlot Freres. The total sheet measures 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches (350 x 247 mm). Not signed.

Condition: there is a minor crease in the margin near the top left corner.

Medium: offset lithograph (after the gouache). Printed in Paris by Maeght for Derriere le Miroir in 1967 (issue No. 166 -- Georges Braque Derniers Messages). Total sheet size: 15 x 22 inches (380 x 560 mm). There is printed text on verso with a center fold, as published. Not signed.

Condition: there is wear along the center crease.

Medium: offset lithograph (after the gouache). Printed in Paris by Maeght for Derriere le Miroir in 1967 (issue No. 166 -- Georges Braque Derniers Messages). Total sheet size: 15 x 22 inches (380 x 560 mm). There is printed text on verso with a center fold, as published. Not signed.

Condition: there are small bumps at the bottom corners of the sheet.

Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster for the Maeght Gallery). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Georges Braque created a series of posters at the atelier of Mourlot Freres. The lithograph offered here was printed by Mourlot in 1959, reproducing the Braque poster in a smaller size. The total sheet measures 12 x 9 inches (approximately 300 x 230 mm). Signed in the stone, not hand-signed.