MARC CHAGALL | Portrait de Marcel Arland

Executed in 1927.

Marcel Arland, Paris
Thence by descent to the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, affixed to the overmount along the extreme edges. There is an horizontal fold running across the centre of the composition. There are two small tears (the longest of which is approx. 1.5 cm long) towards the centre of the right edge. There are further small creases in places, most predominately to the upper right and lower left corners. The sheet is light stained with scattered dots of foxing. There are a few additional media marks throughout the composition. There is some paper skinning towards the centre of the upper edge with associated glue remnants to the reverse. This work is in fair and stable condition.
"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.
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The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by the Comité Chagall.
This work is a study for the frontispiece of Etapes by Marcel Arland, NRF, Paris, 1927.