L12406

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Lot 136
  • 136

Chagall, Marc--Cain, Julien

Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • The lithographs of Chagall. Introduction by Marc Chagall, notes and catalogue by Fernand Mourlot. Monte Carlo: AndrĂ© Sauret; New York: George Brazillier, 1960, signed by Chagall on half-title
  • Paper
Mourlot, Fernand. Chagall lithographe 1957-1962. Monte Carlo: A. Sauret, 1963, signed by Chagall on half-title, dated 1965, limitation statement creased
Cain, Julien. Chagall lithographe 1962-1968. Ibid., 1969, signed by Chagall on half-title, "Pour M. A. Kaplan, Marc Chagall 1970" in blue and orange crayon
Sorlier, Charles. Chagall lithographe 1969-1973. Ibid., 1974, signed in pencil on title-page by Charles Sorlier, "Pour Johnathan [sic] un amical souvenir, Ch. Sorlier 9 Juin 1981"
Sorlier, Charles. Chagall lithographs 1964-1979. New York: Crown Publishers, 1984, extremities of dust-jacket slightly worn
Sorlier, Charles. Chagall lithographs 1980-1985. New York: Crown Publishers, 1986

6 volumes, 4to (320 x 240mm.), black & white and coloured illustrations, original publisher's cream cloth lettered on upper cover and spine, dust-jackets illustrated with images of prints by Chagall

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."

Catalogue Note

A complete set of the lavishly illustrated catalogue raisonné of Chagall's prints. Volumes 1, 5 and 6 are in English translation, and volumes 2-4 in the original French.