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Marc Chagall
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- Le grand cirque
- Signed Marc Chagall (lower right)
- Fabric and paper collage, over lithographic base with China ink, gouache and watercolor on board
- 15 1/2 by 16 1/4 in.
- 39.5 by 41.4 cm
Provenance
Private Collection
Condition
Work is in very good condition. The work is composed of multiple sheets of paper and fabric layered and glued together by the artist, mounted on a sheet of thick cream wove paper. Torn edges are inherent to the artist's process. A few scattered glue stains and a small abrasion to the sheet just to the left of the central angel's head. Color are bright and fresh. Verso shows scattered studio stains and minor remnants of tape.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present work is a study for the 1968 oil Le grand cirque, sold at Sotheby's, New York, May 13, 1998, lot 51.