Marc Chagall

Three etchings and two lithographs, 1922 - 1923, the three etchings from Mein Leben, each signed in pencil, numbered 86/110, 72/110, 71/110, 79/100 and 12/35, respectively, on laid paper, published by Paul Cassirer, Berlin, each framed (5 prints)

Die Grossmuter: With full margins, a window of light-stain surrounds the image and severe mat stain on the verso shows through to the recto. Two vertical 2-inch bands of tape at the left and right sheet edges verso have further discolored the sheet recto. The lower sheet edge folded under 5/8 inch and breaking through in 3 places. Geburt: With full margins, in good condition except for light-stain, an infrequent fox mark, and a pale mottled area of discoloration in the plate at left and in the right margin. The lower sheet edge verso has two areas of minor skinning. Der Mann Mit Den Korb: With full margins, generally in good condition except for pale light-stain, severe mat stain on the verso showing through recto, three bands of tape at top and side sheet edges verso have further discolored the recto. The verso with an infrequent fox mark, further hinge remains, and a crease along the lower sheet edge. On the Stove: With full margins, in good condition except for light-staining, and pale mat stain in the margins. On the verso, two horizontal bands of adhesive staining at the top and bottom sheet edges, the top corners with minor skinning and hinge remains. Man with Hen: With full margins, in good condition except for pale light- and mat stain in the margins, and an occasional soft handling crease.
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