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Marc Chagall
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- Bible: One Plate (see Cramer Bks 30)
- sheet 535 by 390 mm 21 1/8 by 15 3/8 in
Etching with hand-coloring, from The Bible, 1958, initialed in pencil and numbered 62/100, on Arches wove paper, published by Teriade, Paris, with full margins, in good condition apart from light- and mat stain, the sheet corners with remains of adhesive, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition. Mat stain has darkened the margins unevenly and there is visible light-stain in the image and just outside the plate mark. Mat stain continues on the verso. The print was previously taped to an acidic back mat; remains of adhesive with associated staining are visible on the reverse.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.