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Marc Chagall
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Marc Chagall
- Le grand coq, fond bleu
- signed Chagall (lower left)
- monotype on paper
- plate: 25 by 19cm., 9 7/8 by 7 1/2 in.
- sheet: 37.9 by 31cm., 14 7/8 by 12 1/4 in.
Provenance
Marina and Willy Staehelin-Peyer, Zurich
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Jean Leymarie, Marc Chagall Monotypes 1966-75, Geneva, 1976, no. 171, illustrated p. 20
Condition
Executed on Japanese paper, not laid down and not hinged to the mount. The sheet is slightly time stained and the colours are possibly slightly attenuated. There are some very minor areas of foxing and there is a horizontal fold running along the entirety of the lower edge. This work is in generally 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."