- 47
Marc Chagall
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- La Fable de Syringe (M. 332; see C. BKS 46)
- Lithograph
- image: 424 by 323mm 16 5/8 by 12 5/8 in
- sheet: 538 by 382mm 21¼ by 15in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1961, from Daphnis et Chloé, signed in pencil, numbered 31/60, on Arches wove paper, framed
Condition
With wide margins (a deckle edge at left and below), the colours slightly attenuated in the background, in good condition apart from light-staining (darkest towards the edge of the image), hinges verso showing through slightly recto. The verso adhered at upper corners, remains of previous hinges at lower corners and sides, with associated skinning at right, two pencil inscriptions at lower right and upper edge, framed.
"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."