Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985) Der Esel über dem Dorf

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Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985)

Der Esel über dem Dorf, 1951-52, edition of about 35 (Kornfeld, 100IVBa2). Signed "Marc Chagall" in pencil l.r. Etching with aquatint on paper, plate size 10 7/8 x 7 5/8 in. (27.5 x 19.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Mat burn, fox mark or similar to center of composition, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: The estate of composer Gunther Schuller, Boston.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Sheet measures 12 x 9 in. The mark in the center of the composition is fibrous in nature and may be a defect in the paper. Taped to overmat at u.c. on the verso. Discoloration on the verso.


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