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Georges BraqueHecate - unique and rare ceramic plate by cubism master Georges Braque1962
1962
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Georges Braque - rare unique ceramic plate titled, “Hecate” (1962).
Hecate was the Greek goddess of the moon and one of the main deities worshipped in Athenian households as a protective goddess who bestowed prosperity and daily blessings on the family.
In “Metamorphoses de Braque” Rapael de Cuttolo describes how Braque became involved with Greek Mythology which was an important part of his oeuvre. The artist made numerous Lithographs and gouaches illustrating these subjects. In 1961 as a “Hommage to Braque” his jewels were presented at an exhibition at La Galerie Mollien du Musee du Louvre., and again, in 1965, at another special exhibition in New York. On page 121 it describes how Armand Israel, Georges Israel , Baron G Heger de Loewenfeld and Raphael de Cutoli published an Artists book “Oedipe Roi” which was illustrated by 12 Lithographs after George Braque. It states that besides the edition of 85 there was a Unique edition, A Unique Editeurs edition and Three Deluxe editions all of which included original gouaches by the artist of jewels designed by Braque and created, for him, by Baron Heger de Loewenfeld. One of these gouaches is illustrated on page 93 and is a study for the lithograph also included in the book. It is a study for the Jewel, encrusted in diamonds acquired by the French State and is also a study for our ceramic unique plate. The fact that this plate is signed by Armand Israel confirms this.
In a letter to us Mr Armand Israel states: “The fourth and last period in Braque’s career, “The Metamorphosis” comes from a desire of the painter to materialise his art in three dimensions. In 1961 Braque asks his friend Heger de Loewenfeld, a famous stone cutter, to help him realise this new idea. The first gouache he presents to hime is “Hecate, The Greek head, a figure that had been haunting him”.
- Creator:Georges Braque (1882 - 1963, French)
- Creation Year:1962
- Dimensions:Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Condition:Superb condition.
- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2039210487162
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