CHAGALL, MARC
1887 Vitebsk - 1985 St. Paul de Vence
Title: Mixed Lot of 3 Prints.
a) Liebespaar mit Hahn. Colour lithograph with pochoir (Jacomet process) on Arches (watermark). 44,5 x 38cm (60 x 49cm). Signature stamp. As well as numbered. As well as signed in the print. Ex. 906/1000 b) David und Absolom (From: Die Bibel). 1956. Colour lithograph on vellum. Mounted on card. 35,5 x 26cm. c) Der betende Hiob/ Job en Prières (From: Die Bibel). 1960. Colour lithograph on vellum. Mounted on card. 35,5 x 26cm
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Condition:
a) Remains of an old mounting on the upper edge. Minimal and irregular discolouration. Occasional slight traces of handling. Otherwise in good condition. b) Small tear lower right (ca. 1 x 1cm). Minimally wavy due to mounting. Verso mounted. c) Minimally wavy due to mounting. Verso mounted. Otherwise in very good condition.
a) With the blind stamp 'PROCEDE JACOMET' and verso with the stamp '(C) A.D.A.G.P.'
Provenance:
- R. Schumacher & Co. Edition Fils, Düsseldorf (according to the consignor)
- Bayer AG, Leverkusen
Literature:
a) Not listed by Sorlier
b) Cain, Julien: Chagall - Lithograph I, Monte Carlo 1960, cat. rais. no. 133
c) Mourlot, Fernand: Chagall - Lithograph II, 1957-1962, Monte Carlo 1963, cat. rais. no. 253.