art, architecture, and design Handwritten letter by Brancusi: “I wanted to complete The Bird before writing” 404. Constantin Brancusi Autograph Letter Signed.
Pioneering Romanian sculptor (1876-1957) whose art emphasizes clean geometrical lines that balance forms inherent in his materials with the symbolic allusions of representational art. Extremely rare ALS in French, signed “C. Brancu?i,” one page, 7 x 8.25, July 3, 1939. Written from Paris, a letter to his friend, the British art collector Jim Ede, in full (translated): “I’m sorry to reply to you so late and to still have nothing precise to tell you. I wanted to complete The Bird before writing to you, but there you are: I restarted it twice and it’s not yet ready. Wait a little longer—I will write to you when it’s finished. I think of you often. My best to you and to Helene.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500
Rare oversized photograph of the pioneering Cubist painter 405. Georges Braque Signed Photograph. Important
French painter (1882–1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. Very rare oversized vintage glossy 11 x 15 photo of Braque visiting the ocean, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Pour Mr. et Mme. Gelloquer, avec mes amities, G. Braque, 1951.” In very good to fine condition, with wrinkling over Braque’s face and chest from old mounting residue on the reverse, and a slightly trimmed bottom edge. Braque is rare in signed photographs, this being just the second example we have ever offered. Starting Bid $300
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