Additional Information: This is a Beautiful Original Color Lithograph by Marc Chagall titled “Cain and Abel”.
It was printed in 1960 as part of the series “The Bible” in a limited but unsigned edition.
The work bears an additional Black and White Lithograph on the reverse. See images.
The series was published by Mourlot, Paris.
Literature: Chagall: The Lithographs: Catalogue Raisonne, by Charles Sorlier and Fernand Mourlot.
Reference: M. 238.
Condition: Very Good Condition, light surface dirt on the reverse.
Title: The Artist (self-portrait), with Bouquet of Flowers, 1975
Technique: Original Signed and Dedicated Drawing in Crayon with Pen and Ink on Paper and Original Colour Lithograph on Paper.
Size: 27.8 x 28.4 cm. / 10.9 x 11.2 in.
Additional Information: This colourful unique drawing on the inside title-page of the book “Chagall par Andre Piery de Mandiargues”. It is hand signed, dedicated and dated in black ink at the lower margin. This book about Marc Chagall, contains an original colour lithograph “The Green River” stretching over a double page at the beginning of the book. Chagall dedicated the drawing to his friends living in St Paul de Vence: “Pour les amis Ingride et Alfred 1975”. The Neumans were neighbours of Marc Chagall in Saint Paul de Vence, and over a 25 year period they became close friends with the artist. It was during this long friendship that Chagall personally inscribed and illustrated this book.
Provenance: Collection Neuman, St Paul de Vence; Bequeathed by Neuman to the Leo Baeck College.
Literature: Chagall par Andre de Mandiargues; edited by Maeght, Paris; 1974, published in 1975. Mourlot, F., & Sorlier, C., (1984). Chagall: The Lithographs V: 1974-1979(Catalogue Raisonné). D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers, Inc.
Reference: Mourlot 728.
Condition: Very good condition. Light surface dirt and slightly worn edges of the book.
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 75.6 x 59.1 cm. / 29.8 x 23.3 in.
Image size: 68 x 52.7 cm. / 26.7 x 20.7 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Marc Chagall” at the lower right margin.
It is also numbered in pencil with from the edition of 50, at the lower left margin.
This work was printed in by Fernand Mourlot, Paris and published by Éditions Maeght, Paris.
Literature: Mourlot, F., & Sorlier, C., (1974). Chagall: The Lithographs IV (Catalogue Raisonné). D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers, Inc.
Reference: Mourlot 620.
Condition: Very good condition. Pale staining at the sheet edges. Adhesive in the lower left corner.
Title: Study for The Circus | Equisse pour ‘Le Cirque’, 1957
Technique: Stamp Signed Gouache, Pastel and Pencil Drawing on Wove Paper
Size: 31.5 x 25 cm. / 12.4 x 9.8 in.
Additional Information: This gouache, pastel and pencil drawing is stamp signed by the artist “Chagall” in the lower left corner.
This painting was executed in 1957.
The composition is a study for a lithograph (reference Mourlot 499) which would later form part of the artist’s lithographic masterpiece ‘Le Cirque’ [The Circus].
Provenance: The estate of the Artist.
The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Chagall Committee from 28th May 2014, numbered 2014073.
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching with Drypoint on Japan Laid Paper
Paper size: 28.2 x 35.1 cm. / 11.1 x 13.8 in.
Image size: 21.2 x 27.7 cm. / 8.4 x 10.9 in.
Additional Information: This original etching with drypoint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Marc Chagall” at the lower right corner.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower left margin.
There were 25 impressions on Japan laid paper a further 25 on Chine paper and 75 on Arches paper. The total edition is of 125, with the edition of 100 comprised of Japan and Arches papers.
It was printed by Louis Fort in 1924 and published the following year by Editions Albert Morancé, Paris. It was included in the portfolio “Le Portfeuille des Peintres-Graveurs Indépendants pour 1925” [The portfolio of painter-printmakers 1925].
There was also a later edition of 250 unsigned and unnumbered impressions.
Literature: Kornfeld, E.W. (1971). Marc Chagall – Catalogue Raisonné de l’ouevre gravé. Vol I 1922-1966. Bern: Kornfeld & Klipstein.
Reference: Kornfeld 39
Condition: Excellent condition. Remnants of hinging tape in the upper corners, verso.
Title: Sketch for the Bastille | Esquisse pour La Bastille, 1954
Technique: Signed and Dated Oil Painting on Linen Mounted to Panel
Size: 27 x 34.9 cm. / 10.6 x 13.7 in.
Additional Information: This oil painting is signed by the artist “Chagall” in the lower right corner. It is also dated “1954” next to the signature.
Provenance: Private collection, Jerusalem since 1999. The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Chagall Committee from 8th October 1999.
Condition: Excellent condition. The linen is mounted to panel as described.
Title: The Angel with the Candlestick | L’Ange au Chandelier, 1973
Technique: Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Arches Wove Paper
Paper size: 75 x 53 cm. / 29.5 x 20.9 in.
Image size: 52 x 43 cm. / 20.5 x 16.9 in.
Additional Information: This lithograph is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Marc Chagall” at the lower right margin.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 200, at the lower left margin.
This work was printed in 1973 by Charles Sorlier based on Chagall’s original gouache in a limited edition of 200 hand signed and numbered impressions.
It was published by Éditions des Amis du Message Biblique Marc Chagall, Nice.
This composition was also used for a poster advertising the inauguration of the Musée National Mesage Biblique Marc Chagall.
The paper bears the Arches watermark in the right margin.
Provenance: The collection of Jacquelyne Branch.
Thence by descent
Literature: Mourlot, F., & Sorlier, C. (1998). Chagall: The Lithographs V (Catalogue Raisonné). D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers, Inc.
Reference: CS. 46
Condition: Very good condition. Pale, unobtrusive area of time-staining around the image. Very pale toning along the lower sheet edge and upper left corner.
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