- 79
Marc Chagall
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Marc Chagall
- Celui qui dit les choses sans rien (C. BKS 99)
- each 395 by 298 mm 15 1/2 by 11 3/4 in
- each sheet 473 by 358 mm 18 5/8 by 14 1/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 25 etchings with aquatint printed in colors, with accompanying poems by Louis Aragon, 1975-76, signed in ink by the artist and author on the justification page, numbered 18 from the total edition of 225 (this edition lacking the additional suite on Japan), on BFK Rives wove paper watermarked ME, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, contained in the original Arches paper sleeves and grey fabric-covered box (25 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition, with full margins, apart from one text sheet with two fox marks, and a single fox mark on the title page.
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.