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Marc Chagall
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- De Mauvais Sujets (K. 106-15; C. Bks. 35)
- sheets 435 by 328 mm 17 1/8 by 13 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 10 etchings with aquatint printed in colors, with accompanying text by Jean Paulhan, signed in blue pencil by the artist, author and president of the book club on the achevé d'imprimer, numbered 8 on the justification page, from the edition of 112, on Arches wove paper, published by Les Bibliophiles de l'Union Française, Paris, 1958, in good condition, contained in the original paper boards and slipcase (minor scuffing and associated paper losses, the slipcase splitting at the edges)
Condition
The portfolio is in good condition as catalogued. There is extremely faint time stain at some of the sheet edges and folds. The upper and lower edges of the slipcase are partially split. Both the slipcase and the boards have scuffing and minor paper losses most noticeably at the corners.
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.