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Marc Chagall
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Marc Chagall
- Four Tales from the Arabian Nights: "So I came forth of the sea..." (M. 40; C. BK. 18)
- image: 370 by 280 mm 14 5/8 by 11 in
- sheet: 425 by 328 mm 16 3/4 by 12 7/8 in
Lithograph printed in colors, 1948, signed in pencil, inscribed 'Pl. 5', numbered 1/90, on laid paper, printed by Albert Carman, New York, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. Light stain darkest at the mat opening. Tiny, inconspicuous fox marks and an oxidized finger print in the right margin at top. The top right corner with a wove paper backing (1 by 1 inch) and a repaired paper loss in the extreme top sheet edge at right. The verso with several fibrous (treated?) fox marks and two hinge remnants at top.
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.