09-07-201209-08-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2609BBoston
September 7, 2012 12:00 PMCalender
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Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985) Le loup devenu berger

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$563$475
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2609BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 07, 2012 12:00PM

Description:

Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985)

Le loup devenu berger, from FABLES by Jean de la Fontaine, 1952, total edition of 200 (Cramer, 22). Signed within the plate. Etching with aquatint and hand-coloring on paper, 11 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (29.2 x 23.7 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Margins 1 inch or more with two deckled edges, subtle toning.
Estimate $800-1,200

The sheet measures 15 1/4 x 11 3/4 inches. It has minor nicks to the upper edge, and staining to the reverse (primarily near the upper edge).

Keywords

Marc Chagall, Jean de la Fontaine