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Marc Chagall
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- Cirque (C. BKS 68; M. 490-527)
- Signed and numbered 86/250
- lithograph
- each sheet: 425 by 325mm 16 3/4 by 12 7/8 in
- overall: 451 by 347 by 62mm 17 3/4 by 13 5/8 by 2 1/2 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 38 lithographs, 23 printed in colours, 1967, signed in pencil on the justification, numbered 55, from the total edition of 270, loose (as issued), on Arches wove paper, with title and text, published by Tériade, Paris, contained in the original paper wrappers, beige cloth-covered boards and slipcase
Condition
The full sheets, in good condition apart from pale offsetting on each sheet verso, M. 522 has a soft vertical crease just inside the left sheet edge, several of the black lithographs (M. 495, 496, 513, 514 and 518) with scattered tiny foxing on the lithograph versos and towards sheet edges of the shared text page, the slipcase shows minor wear and surface soiling, mainly at the corners.
"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."