Lot 120
  • 120

After Marc Chagall by Charles Sorlier

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • After Marc Chagall by Charles Sorlier
  • DOUZE MAQUETTES DE VITRAUX POUR JERUSALEM (MAEGHT. CHARLES SORLIER 12-23)
  • Each image: circa 620 by 460mm; 24 3/8 by 18 1/8 in
  • Each sheet: circa 710 by 510mm; 28 by 20 1/8 in
The set of twelve lithographs printed in colours, 1964, each signed in pencil and numbered XXVIII/ LXXV, aside from the edition of 150, printed by Charles Sorlier, published by Fernand Mourlot, Paris, all on Arches wove paper, with margins, in generally good condition apart from the colours slightly attenuated, some light-staining, minor backboard-staining, one with short tear in top right corner well away from image, traces of mounting tape verso, other occasional defects at edges of sheet

Condition

In generally good condition as catalogued. Some minor handling marks. Tribe of Gad: Tear of circa 6 cm at upper right hand edge of sheet well away from image, remains of old hinges and sellotape verso. Measurements: Tribe of Dan: 699 by 511mm Tribe of Benjamin: 691 by 509mm Tribe of Judah: 691 by 512mm Tribe of Simeon: 695 by 514mm Tribe of Issachar: 699 by 514mm Tribe of Joseph: 696 by 515mm Tribe of Gad: 694 by 512mm Tribe of Zebulum: 699 by 512mm Tribe of Reuben: 700 by 511mm Tribe of Nephtali: 697 by 514mm Tribe of Levi: 692 by 512mm Tribe of Asher: 695 by 512mm
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."