- 537
Marc Chagall
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marc Chagall
- Le Musicien
- signed Chagall (lower right)
- watercolour, brush and pen and ink and wash on paper
- 21.7 by 17.2cm., 8 1/2 by 6 3/4 in.
Provenance
C. Witzenheusen-Wijnberg, Amsterdam
Sale: Mak van Waay, Amsterdam, 19th January 1965, lot 73
Dr. Anton C.R. Dreesmann (purchased at the above sale; sale: Christie's, London, 9th April 2002, lot 90)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Mak van Waay, Amsterdam, 19th January 1965, lot 73
Dr. Anton C.R. Dreesmann (purchased at the above sale; sale: Christie's, London, 9th April 2002, lot 90)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on buff graph paper taken from an exercise book, not laid down and attached to the overmount with tape along all four edges. There is a loss to the lower left corner, not visible when framed, and the sheet is slightly time-stained. This work is in overall 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."