Lot 82
  • 82

Marc Chagall

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Marc Chagall
  • The Holy Family (M. 622)
  • Sheet: 756 by 590mm ; 29¾ by 23¼in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1970, signed in pencil and numbered 39/50, on wove paper, with wide margins, in good condition apart from pale overall light-staining and slight mount-staining,  a minor handling crease to lower left margin

Condition

The print is in good condition. The colours have faded ever so slightly, mostly in the oranges and reds. The mount staining in the margins has a mottled quality. The overall light-staining is very pale. The margins have additional soft handling creases and minor surface soiling. The sheet is adhered to the front mat with adhesive at the sheet edges.
"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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