Lot 74
  • 74

Marc Chagall

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Marc Chagall
  • Daphnis and Chloe: The Meal at Dryas's House (M. 334)
  • Image: 420 by 640mm; 16½ by 25 1/8 in
  • Sheet: 535 by 757mm; 21 7/8 by 26¾in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1961, signed in pencil, numbered 34/60 (aside from the book edition of 250) printed by Mourlot, published by Tériade, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, in good condition except the colours slightly attenuated, pale light-staining

Condition

In overall good condition, the colours slightly attenuated. The mentioned overall light-staining appears in a window around the image. The sheet has been cleaned and remains of 3 linen hinges are at the lower sheet edge verso. The print is adhered to the mount with adhesive tape at the sheet edges.
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