05-18-201205-19-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2598BBoston
May 18, 2012 12:00 PMCalender
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Marc Chagall (French/Russian, 1887-1985) Le Visage d'Israël

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$3,851$3,250
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2598BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 18, 2012 12:00PM

Description:

Marc Chagall (French/Russian, 1887-1985)

Le Visage d'Israël from BIBLE, 1960, edition of 50, printed by Mourlot, Paris, published by Verve, Paris (Mourlot, 231). Signed "Marc Chagall" in pencil l.r., numbered "48/50" in pencil l.l., identified on a label from Kanegis Gallery, Boston, on the backing. Color lithograph on paper, image size 14 1/8 x 10 5/8 in. (35.7 x 26.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Visible margins 1/2 inch or more, pale staining to upper margin, subtle toning, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Sheet size 20-1/2 x 15 inches, with two deckled edges. Gently light struck. Inscribed "C.L. #231" in pencil in l.l. corner. No notations on the reverse.

Keywords

Marc Chagall, Paris, Kanegis Gallery