Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2598BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 18, 2012 12:00PM
Description:
Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985)
La nymphe bleue, 1962, edition of 50 (Mourlot, 379). Signed "Marc Chagall" in pencil l.r., numbered "7/50" in pencil l.l. Color lithograph on Arches paper with watermark, image size 23 3/4 x 20 in. (60.3 x 50.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Deckled edges, subtle toning, unobtrusive mat burn, residue to verso, thinned area to edge u.l. on verso.
Estimate $8,000-12,000
The sheet measures 26 x 21 1/4 in. and is secured to the backing mat with photo corners. The residue to the verso looks to be glue or tape that covers most of the sheet.