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Marc Chagall
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- LES AMES MORTES (CRAMER BOOKS 17)
- Overall size: 385 by 290mm; 15 1/8 by 11 3/8 in
The complete two-volume set, 1948, with 96 etchings, signed in black ink on the justification, inscribed, numbered VI, from the 33 hors commerce copies, aside from the edition of 335, with title-page, text and justification, printed by Louis Fort, published by Tériade, Paris, on Arches wove paper, some sheets watermarked Les Âmes Mortes, in good condition apart from foxing on covers, sheets with occasional uneven paper discoloration and off-setting from text, loose in original paper covers, in boards (lacking slipcase)
Condition
In good condition as catalogued. Occasional slight paper discoloration, boards with very slight wear.
"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."
"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."