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Marc Chagall
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- The bible: Solomon on his throne (see C.B. 30)
- Plate: 310 by 235mm; 12 1/4 by 9 1/4 in
- Sheet: 540 by 390mm; 21 1/4 by 15 3/8 in
Etching with hand-colouring, circa 1930, initialled in pencil, numbered 25/100, published in 1958 by Tériade, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, in good condition apart from pale mount-staining, slight surface dirt in the margins, a band of discoloration along the extreme upper edge of sheet, occasional handling creases in the margins, uneven backboard-staining
Condition
In good condition as catalogued. There are remains of old hinge tape at lower left and right corner and upper right corner of sheet verso with associated small areas of skinning. There is a thumb sized mark in upper margin of sheet verso. The sheet is hinged to backboard along outer left edge of sheet verso. There is pale scattered foxing verso.
"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."