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Marc Chagall
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- De Mauvais Sujets (C. BKS 35; K. 106-115)
- Signed and numbered 100/112
- etching and aquatint
- each sheet: 435 by 327mm 17 1/8 by 12 7/8 in
- overall: 453 by 350 by 53mm 17 7/8 by 13 3/4 by 2 1/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising ten etchings with aquatint printed in colours, with text by Jean Paulhan, 1958, signed in blue crayon by the artist, author and president of the book club on the justification, numbered 100 and printed for Comte Pierre de Kerveguen, from the total edition of 153, loose (as issued), on Arches wove paper, with title and text, published by Les Bibliophiles de l'Union Française, Paris, and with their blindstamp on the colophon, contained in the original paper-covered boards and slipcase
Condition
With full margins, in good condition, the margins or verso of three etchings with one or two pale fox marks, infrequent pale fox marks on the text pages and paper cover, the boards with slight wear at the edges and an occasional surface scuff.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."