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Marc Chagall
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- Das Geschenk (Kornfeld 96)
- 252 by 187 mm 9 7/8 by 7 3/8 in
- sheet 277 by 213 mm by 10 5/8 by 8 3/8 in
Etching with extensive hand-coloring in watercolor and gouache, 1944-45, third (final) state, signed in pencil and again in green watercolor in the image at center, from the edition of 30 hand-colored impressions (there was also an earlier edition of 20 without hand-coloring), with full margins, in good condition (pale mat stain), framed
Provenance
Charles Lock Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1950
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued; the hand-coloring is exceptionally exuberant, the colors fresh. Pale mat stain has lightly darkened the margins and there are tiny pieces of non-archival scotch tape along the sheet edges verso.
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.