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Marc Chagall
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- La Mort de Saül
- Signed © Marc Chagall (lower right)
- Gouache, brush and ink and crayon on paper
- 13 7/8 by 10 3/8 in.
- 35.7 by 26.3 cm
Provenance
Acquired by Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh in Paris circa 1952
Awarded in the their divorce to Janet Leigh in 1962
Thence by descent
Awarded in the their divorce to Janet Leigh in 1962
Thence by descent
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper hinged to a mount along the top edge in two places. The top, left and right edges of the sheet are deckled. A piece of tape from a prior mounting is affixed along the extreme top edge. There are two small tape remnants at the extreme upper corners, also from a prior mounting. Mat stain around the perimeter - 1/2 centimeter on the left edge and less than a 1/4 of a centimeter around the other images. Sheet is slightly faded and may bit a little dirty, otherwise this work is in very good condition.
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.