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MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985) SUITE
Estimate:
$50,000 - $100,000
Starting Bid:
$50,000
Live Auction
Spring Estates | March 23, 2025
Category
Description
Cirque, Lithographies Originales de Marc Chagall, Paris: Tériade Editeur, 1967 (M. 490-527; C. books 68) the complete set of 23 unsigned lithographs in colors and 15 unsigned lithographs in black, in- and hors-texte, title page, text in French, and justification, on Arches, signed in pencil on the justification, copy 239 of 250 (there was also a signed and numbered edition of 24 with margins, and 20 unsigned hors commerce copies in Roman numerals), the full sheets, loose (as issued), paper wrapper with title on front, original cream cloth-covered portfolio with gilt lettering and slipcase
h. 18 w. 13-1/2 d. 2-1/2 in.
h. 18 w. 13-1/2 d. 2-1/2 in.
Condition
Excellent overall: colors are vivid and vibrant and the prints do not appear to have ever been removed from the book; colored prints have been protected by tissue liners; a few of the sheets show some light toning on the back, not visible from the front
Provenance
Descent through the family of an avid collector and dentist, Armonk, NY