Lot 443
  • 443

Marc Chagall

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description

  • Marc Chagall
  • Le Violoniste au village
  • stamped Marc Chagall (lower right)
  • wax crayon, brush and ink and wash on paper
  • 37.9 by 28cm.,14 7/8 by 11in.

Provenance

Galleria Farsetti, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1995

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount with tape in three places along the upper edge. The left edge is slightly deckled. The sheet is very slightly time-stained. There is a very small crease to the paper surface at the centre of the right edge. The colours are bright and fresh. This 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."