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Braque: Chariot - Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963)Manner of/ Attributed: Chariot. Gouache and watercolor on cardboard, signed lower right. Undated, unframed. The subject of a chariot and horses was a recurring theme of Braque's prints in the late 1940s and early 1950s. His first post-war work was a lithograph entitled Phaethon (Chariot I) 1945 after the son of the Greek sun-god Helios. There followed no less than six variant images of a figure driving two horses, each entitled Helios. Georges Braque was most well known for being the founder of Cubism alongside famous artist Pablo Picasso. In addition to the invention of Cubism, he did also focus on other forms of art which were prominent during this time period as well. 8.5 x 9 inches paper; 6.5 x 7 inches image. Dr. Forestal Collection, Nice France. Acquired by Gallery Grazzian Antibes Juan les Pins circa 1990. Acquired by Michel Meyer of Tarnow, Poland and Nice, France 2000. Acquired by present owner (A collector from California) from above Summer 2004 Good condition with some flaws, the upper left corner is missing; horizontal crease lower right quadrant; tear in the right edge. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Condition: Good condition with some flaws, the upper left corner is missing; horizontal crease lower right quadrant; tear in the right edge. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.