05-19-201705-20-2017
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3010BBoston
May 19, 2017 12:00 PMCalender
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Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985) Devant Saint-Jeannet

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$3,690$3,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3010BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 19, 2017 12:00PM

Description:

Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985)

Devant Saint-Jeannet, frontispiece for The Ceramics and Sculptures of Chagall, 1972, edition of 50, outside of the marginless edition of 10,000 (Mourlot, 646; see also Cramer, 89). Signed "Marc Chagall" in pencil l.r., numbered "25/50" in pencil l.l. Color lithograph on paper, image size 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (31.3 x 24.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Unobtrusive toning, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Sheet measures 20 3/8 x 15 3/4 in. (51.8 x 40.0 cm) and is deckled on right side. Gently light-struck, staining on recto from resting against wooden window mat support (see pictures),attached to backing mat at top edge. No additional issues to report.


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