Lot 60
  • 60

Marc Chagall

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description

  • Marc Chagall
  • Bible (C. BKS 29)
  • Signed and numbered 94/275
  • etching
  • each sheet: approx. 442 by 328mm 17 3/8 by 13in
  • overall: 470 by 350 by 140mm 18 1/2 by 13 3/4 by 5 1/2 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 105 etchings, 1956, signed in black ink on the justification, numbered 94, from the total edition of 295, loose (as issued), on Montval paper, with title and text, published by Tériade, Paris, contained in the original paper wrappers, grey paper-covered boards and slipcase

Condition

With full margins, in good condition, pale offsetting on the print versos, plate 8 verso with very pale, mottled fox marks showing through faintly in the lower left margin recto. The slipcase separating at the top of the front panel, with minor surface scuffs and wear at the edges.
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