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Marc Chagall
Estimate
130,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- ETUDE POUR 'L'OPERA' (SERIE DE PARIS)
- signed Marc Chagall (lower right)
- pastel on paper
- 61.5 by 48cm., 24 1/4 by 18 7/8 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Sale: Christie's, London, 27th June 1989, lot 211
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, London, 27th June 1989, lot 211
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on white laid paper, not laid down and hinged to the window mount at the upper corners. There are tape remnants along all four edges of the verso, probably from previous mounting. There is a stain to the centre of the lower edge of the verso, not visible on the recto. There is some mount staining to all four edges, not visible when framed. There is some scattered foxing, most prominently to the upper corners. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
"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."
"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."