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MARC CHAGALL 1887-1985

[Shagal, Mark, Zakharovich, Moses]

Vitebsk, Belarus 1887-1985 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Alpes-Maritimes

Title: At the Dawn of Love | À l’Aube de l’Amour, 1983

Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Lithograph in Colours on Arches Wove Paper

Paper size: 54.5 x 43 cm. / 21.5 x 17 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 hand inscribed in pencil ‘Épreuve d’artiste’ [artist’s proof], at the lower left margin. It is one of a small number of artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition.

This work was printed in 1983 by Fernand Mourlot, Paris in a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered impressions. There was also an edition of 12 impressions printed only in black reserved for the artist.

The paper bears the Arches watermark in the lower right corner.

Provenance: Formerly from the Estate of the Artist.

Literature: Mourlot, F., & Sorlier, C., (1986). Chagall: The Lithographs VI: 1980-1985 (Catalogue Raisonné). D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers, Inc.

Reference: Mourlot 1018

Condition: Excellent condition.