Lot 85
  • 85

Marc Chagall

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Marc Chagall
  • Le Jardin D'Eden (M. 723)
  • Image: 250 by 320mm; 9 7/8 by 12½in
  • Sheet: 417 by 520mm; 16 3/8 by 20½in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1974, signed in pencil, numbered 41/50, published by Éditions Maeght, Paris, on japon nacré paper, with margins, in good condition apart from a patch of paper skinning to the sheet verso

Condition

As catalogued. The sheet possibly very slightly trimmed along the lower edge. The sheet has a deckle to the lower and right edges. The mentioned skinning consists of a patch approximately 45 by 55mm to the lower right verso. The skinning is not apparent to recto of sheet unless held up to a raking light. The sheet is hinged to the overmount with conservation tape along the upper and lower 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.
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."