01-23-201501-24-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2778BBoston
January 23, 2015 12:00 PMCalender
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Marc Chagall (French/Russian, 1887-1985) Solomon on his Throne

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$3,198$2,600
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2778BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 23, 2015 12:00PM

Description:

Marc Chagall (French/Russian, 1887-1985)

Solomon on his Throne, plate 81 from BIBLE, edition of 100, published in 1958 (Cramer, 30). Initialed "M. Ch." in pencil l.r., numbered "50/100" in pencil l.l., signed within the plate, identified on a label from the Kanegis Gallery, Boston, affixed to the backing. Etching with hand-coloring on paper, plate size 12 1/2 x 9 7/16 in. (31.6 x 23.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle toning and rippling, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Sheet measures 21 x 15 3/8 in. Framed under glass. Sheet is not laid down; hinged at top. Deckled at top and bottom. Gently light-struck and toned. Additional areas of toning at top edge and in l.l. and l.r. corners of sheet. Overmat is adhered to backing board at right side making a full examination difficult.


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Keywords

Solomon, Marc Chagall, Kanegis Gallery