Details

Provenance

Private Collection (since circa 1980's) Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Jean Leymarie & Gérald Cramer, Marc Chagall, Monotypes, 1966-1975, Geneva, 1976, no. 179, illustrated p. 25 Condition Work is in excellent condition. Executed on cream colored japan paper. Sheet is mounted with corner mounts not affixed to sheet in a window mat. Sheet is somewhat time darked around edges outside of image field. All four edges are deckled. Sheet is folded horizontal about 1.5 inches above bottom edge, roughly 4 inches below plate area. A few remnants of tape on right edge verso from prior mounting. Colors are bright and fresh. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Marc Chagall Couple Assis Signed Marc Chagall (lower left) Monotype on paper Sheet: 19 7/8 by 13 5/8 in. 50.5 by 34.5 cm Provenance Private Collection (since circa 1980's) Acquired from the above by the present owner Literature Jean Leymarie & Gérald Cramer, Marc Chagall, Monotypes, 1966-1975, Geneva, 1976, no. 179, illustrated p. 25 Condition Work is in excellent condition. Executed on cream colored japan paper. Sheet is mounted with corner mounts not affixed to sheet in a window mat. Sheet is somewhat time darked around edges outside of image field. All four edges are deckled. Sheet is folded horizontal about 1.5 inches above bottom edge, roughly 4 inches below plate area. A few remnants of tape on right edge verso from prior mounting. Colors are bright and fresh. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.