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Marc Chagall
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 GBP
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- Les amoureux aux cinq couleurs fleuris
- signed Marc Chagall (lower left); signed Chagall on the reverse
- oil, acrylic, tempera and wax crayon on canvas
- 46 by 33cm., 18 1/8 by 13in.
Provenance
Galleria Seno, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1980s
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1980s
Exhibited
New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Marc Chagall. Paintings and Temperas. 1975-78, 1979, no. 14, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Condition
The canvas is not lined and UV examination reveals no signs of retouching. The bouquet is textured and the work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the green and purple areas are slightly lighter and brighter in the original.
"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."