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Marc Chagall
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- Poèmes (C. BKS 74)
- Signed and numbered 43/200
- woodcuts
- each image: approx. 323 by 248mm 12 3/4 by 9 3/4 in
- each sheet: 369 by 287mm 14 1/2 by 11 3/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 24 woodcuts printed in colours, six with collage, 1968, signed in pencil on the justification, numbered 43, from the total edition of 238, on BFK Rives wove paper, loose (as issued), published by Cramer Éditeur, Geneva, with title and text, contained in the original cloth-covered boards and slipcase
Condition
With full margins, in good condition, occasional scattered pale foxing in the margins of some prints (affecting 13 sheets) and on a few text sheets, minor offsetting on most of the woodcuts verso, the boards and slipcase clean.
"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."