Marc Chagall (1887-1985); Bella;
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
Bella (Kornfeld 41, Cramer bk. 3), 1924
Etching on wove paper, Kornfeld's state IIB (of C), signed in pencil and numbered 84/100 (there were also 5 proofs lettered A-E), published by Editions Albert Morancé, Paris, with margins, framed.
plate 8 7/8 x 4 5/8in (22.5 x 11.7cm)
sheet 11 x 8 7/8in (27.9 x 22.5cm)
Footnotes:
Provenance:
Koller, Zurich, A181 Prints & Multiples, Lot 3620, 1 July 2017
Galerie Michael, Beverly Hills
Acquired by descent directly from the above
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Condition
Overall, we consider this work to be in good condition, sheet toned, with mat- and light-staining, a couple pinpoint specks of foxing in the margins, a few old clear tape remains in the sheet edges verso, old brown paper tape remains with associated staining verso (and a small area of light-skinning in the upper margin verso), old hinge remains verso, a few traces of surface soiling verso, stray pencil notation verso, deckle along three sides.Framed in wood and plexi.
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
Bella (Kornfeld 41, Cramer bk. 3), 1924
Etching on wove paper, Kornfeld's state IIB (of C), signed in pencil and numbered 84/100 (there were also 5 proofs lettered A-E), published by Editions Albert Morancé, Paris, with margins, framed.
plate 8 7/8 x 4 5/8in (22.5 x 11.7cm)
sheet 11 x 8 7/8in (27.9 x 22.5cm)
Footnotes:
Provenance:
Koller, Zurich, A181 Prints & Multiples, Lot 3620, 1 July 2017
Galerie Michael, Beverly Hills
Acquired by descent directly from the above
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Condition
Overall, we consider this work to be in good condition, sheet toned, with mat- and light-staining, a couple pinpoint specks of foxing in the margins, a few old clear tape remains in the sheet edges verso, old brown paper tape remains with associated staining verso (and a small area of light-skinning in the upper margin verso), old hinge remains verso, a few traces of surface soiling verso, stray pencil notation verso, deckle along three sides.Framed in wood and plexi.
