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September 21, 2017

LOT 126

Lot 126

Marc Chagall (1887-1985)

Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
Lot 126 Details
Marc Chagall (1887-1985), Russian/French

LE LION S’EN ALLANT EN GUERRE (FROM LES FABLES DE LA FONTAINE, VOLUME II, [CRAMER, 22]

Etching and drypoint on BFK Rives watermarked paper; signed and numbered H.C. in pencil to margin.
Plate/Sheet 11.6" x 9.6" — 29.5 x 24.5 cm.; 15.4" x 11.8" — 39 x 30 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,187.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
  • Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
  • Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
  • Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
Provenance:

Beverly Hills Galleries Inc., Hollywood, California from whom purchased by Bruce Gabriel, in 1979 accompanied by the receipt and the gallery Certificate of Authenticity, dated 3/5/79

Note:

According to the Beverly Hills Galleries’ Certificate of Authenticity accompanying this lot, there were 10 H.C. (Hors Concours) aside from the edition of 100, printed in 1927.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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