Marc Chagall, Le Cirque (The Circus) (1965) |
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| Artist: | Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985) |
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| Title: | Le Cirque (The Circus) (1965) |
| Medium: | Original Color Chagall Lithograph |
| Image Size: | 24.41 in x 18.31 in (62 cm x 46.5 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 28.74 in x 21.06 in (73 cm x 53.5 cm) |
| Framed Size: | 44 1/2 in x 36 3/4 in (113.03 cm x 93.35 cm) |
| Signature: | This work is hand signed by Marc Chagall (1887-1985) in pencil in the lower right margin |
| Condition: | Excellent condition with bright colors throughout |
| ID # | w-1973 |
Created in 1965, this work was published out of the edition of 50 signed and numbered proofs. Hand-signed by Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985) in pencil in the lower right margin the piece numbered 45/ 50 in pencil in the lower left margin. Published by Maeght, Editeur and printed by Sorlier.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work) :
1. Sorlier, Charles. Marc Chagall: The Lithographs, Frankfurt, 1960. Listed and illustrated as cat. no. 436 on pg. 202.
2. Mourlot, Fernand & Charles Sorlier. The Lithographs of Chagall, vol. III 1962-1968, Boston 1969. Listed and illustrated as cat. no. 436 on pg. 85.
About the Framing:
Framed in museum-quality, archival materials, this work is set in a Spanish style bronze leaf frame. The muted tones of the bronze moulding compliments the black, outer frame and also highlights the tones and textures of the highly detailed landscape. Le Cirque à l'étoile is completed with white, linen-wrapped mats and a matching gold inner fillet and finished behind an archival Plexiglas cover.
