Lot 88
  • 88

Marc Chagall

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Marc Chagall
  • Le soleil jaune (M. 556) 
  • Lithograph
  • image: 401 by 497mm 15 7/8 by 19 1/2 in
  • sheet: 505 by 610mm 19 7/8 by 24in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1968, signed in pencil, numbered 44/75, on Arches wove paper, published by Maeght, Paris

Condition

The full sheet, in good condition apart from uneven pale paper discoloration in the margins, two small stains in upper margin at left corner, lower left corner with a soft diagonal crease, occasional soft unobtrusive handling marks in the margins, with three adhesive stains at upper sheet edge verso, uneven backboard-staining and scattered foxing, unframed. (Pencil inscriptions 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."