Marc Chagall

Lithograph printed in colours, 1956, signed in pencil, numbered 59/75, on Arches wove paper, printed by Mourlot, Paris, framed

With full margins (a deckle at the upper and lower sheet edges), in good condition except that the colours are possibly slightly attenuated, pale (slightly uneven) paper discoloration, a few minute fox marks (only visible upon close inspection), a couple of pin holes in the upper part of the image, pale offsetting and traces of minor soiling verso, strips of brown tape and skinning at the edges of the sheet verso, framed. (The sheet adhered to the mount with linen tape at two places at the upper edge verso).
"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."

PROPERTY OF WESTDEUTSCHER RUNDFUNK KÖLN

Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln (WDR), based in North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of the main public broadcasting institutions which has defined German television and radio for decades. Since its establishment in 1924, the WDR has focused on delivering a varied and high quality schedule of programmes, designed to educate and entertain; much of its output has become an iconic staple of German everyday life. A clear emphasis on information and culture, often with specific regional reference, is particularly associated with the WDR. WDR is a constituent member of the consortium of German public-broadcasting institutions, ARD. As well as contributing to the output of the national television channel Das Erste, WDR produces the regional television service WDR Fernsehen and six regional radio networks.

Sotheby's is honoured to have been entrusted with the sale of a series of works belonging to the WDR, an institution which is so engrained in German media history and tradition. Please also see lots 132, 142, 144-145, 188, and 199-201.