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Marc Chagall
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marc Chagall
- Les Ames Mortes (Cramer Books 17)
- etching
- Overall size: 400 by 300mm; 15 3/4 by 11 5/8 in
The complete set of 96 etchings with the additional suite of 96 etchings on japan paper, 1948, comprising 11 vignette pages, text by Nicolas Gogol, with title page, list of plates, signed on the justification page by the artist in black ink, this copy numbered 11 from the edition of 50, printed by Louis Fort, published by Tériade, Paris, on wove paper, some sheets watermarked Les Ames Mortes, and japan paper encased in original folded flaps in cardboard folder covered with beige paper with the label on the spine, the folders contained in a beige cardboard slipcase
Condition
The full sheets, in good condition apart from the additional suite with occasional creasing along edges of sheets, very occasional foxmarks and pale offsetting, pale scattered foxing on folded paper flaps and grey paper partially torn, cardboard folder with slight surface dirt and the attached labels with scattered foxing.
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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."