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Marc Chagall
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- Daphnis and Chloe: Beside the Fountain (M. 313)
- 420 by 321 mm 16 1/2 by 12 5/8 in
Lithograph printed in colors, 1960, signed in pencil and numbered 40/60, on Arches wove paper, published by Tériade, Paris, with wide margins, in good conditon apart from light- and mat stain, the upper sheet edge verso with remains of adhesive and minor skinning, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued. There is a window of light-stain around the image, darkest at the mat opening, with associated surface soiling. The margins and verso have slightly darkened due to exposure to an acidic mat. Remains of brown paper tape appear in two places at the upper sheet edge verso, with an associated skinned area at left, attributable to prior hinging.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.