68 - Georges Braque (1882–1963), after

Georges Braque (1882–1963), after Gods and Goddesses, or a Tribute to Georges Braque and His Precious Sculptures Paris, Bièvres: Pierre de Tartas, 1971 Large folio (57 x 38.2 cm), in folios, with an illustrated half-leather binding and the publisher’s dark blue slipcase, adorned on the front cover with a gilded relief composition based on Georges Braque. A monumental volume conceived and produced by Pierre de Tartas. It includes two texts: the speech delivered by André Malraux at Braque’s funeral, in front of the colonnade of the Louvre, as well as a text by Hervé Alphand, French ambassador and secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Embossed designs, 12 of which are gilded with fine gold, rendered by Henri-Michel Heger de Löwenfeld based on Braque’s works, with the exception of one portrait of Braque based on a work by Aimé-Daniel Steinlen. Limited edition of 320 copies on large Arches handmade vellum, signed by Heger de Löwenfeld and the publisher, and certified by the Ministry of Justice. Our copy was a gift from Malraux.