Lot 55
  • 55

MARC CHAGALL | L'Ange au bouquet

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Marc Chagall
  • L'Ange au bouquet
  • dedicated Pour Charels et Brigitte (lower left), signed Marc Chagall and dated 1973 (lower right)
  • tempera and pen-ink on paper
  • 23,4 x 40,7 cm; 9 1/4 x 16 in.
  • Executed in 1973.

Provenance

Charles and Brigitte Marq (gift from the artist and sold: Paris, Piasa, November 17, 2016, lot 44)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper which is taken from an exhibition catalogue and laid down. The ink has faded slightly and there is a vertical fold running down across the centre of the composition, corresponding to the former catalogue binding. There is a minor scratch to the paper surface to the lower part of the left quadrant. This work is in overall 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.
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Catalogue Note

This work is executed on a double page of "faux-titre" of the catalogue Hommage à Marc Chagall, Paris, RMN, 1969-70

The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by the Comité Chagall.