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Marc Chagall
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marc Chagall
- Les enlacés
- stamped Marc Chagall (lower left)
- oil on card
- 45.5 by 37.8cm., 17⅞ by 14⅞in.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1994
Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1994
Condition
Executed on laid card. There are a few scattered spots of foxing to the yellow pigment and some rubbing along the lower edge, and a spot of rubbing in two places on the lower part of the red blouse. UV examination reveals no signs of retouching. There are some very minor spots of pigment loss visible to the red pigment below the man's face, and a spot to the lower right corner with some frame rubbing towards the lower part of the right edge. This excepting, the work is in overall very good condition.
"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."