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Charles Sorlier after Marc Chagall
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Sorlier After Marc Chagall
- Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem (M. CS 12-23)
- lithograph
- each sheet approx. 748 by 530 mm 29 1/2 by 20 7/8 in
- largest sheet (Levi) 763 by 538 mm 29 7/8 by 21 1/8 in
The complete set, comprising 12 lithographs printed in colors, 1964, each signed in pencil and numbered 2/150 (Tribe of Levi numbered XCII/C) (there was also an edition of 75 in Roman numerals), on Arches wove paper, published by Editions Fernand Mourlot, Paris (12 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition with full margins and strong colors. Several sheets slightly toned (Simeon, Joseph, Issachar) and all with occasional soft handling creases at the sheet edges. Each verso with two remains of linen-hinges at top and one at bottom. Additional imperfections in individual sheets are as follows:
Gad (M. CS 19): three areas of pale oxidation in the left margin, a horizontal handling crease along the upper sheet edge (approx. 5 in.) with a tiny associated tear at the right end, the verso with a band of discoloration at the lower sheet edge.
Naphtali (M. CS 21): A 1 1/4 inch tear in the lower margin has been repaired with tape verso, with associated pale discoloration on the recto.
Joseph (M. CS 22): An area of minor surface soiling at upper left margin.
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.