Bidspirit auction | MARC CHAGALL RUSSIAN FRENCH ORIGINAL

MARC CHAGALL RUSSIAN FRENCH ORIGINAL PRINT SIGNED - Marc Chagall, Russian, French, 1887 to 1985, original color print on paper, Autor de Vece. Hand signed lower right. Circa 1950 to 1970s. Matted and framed. This poetic print by Chagall is a quintessential example of his airy, surreal-lyrical style. Characteristic motifs include floating figures, angels, a horse and a bird, floral compositions, candles, the image of Vece, the town in southern France where Chagall lived and worked. The work is executed in a soft blue palette, unique to the series of sheets worked in Vece, and embodies the artists characteristic lightness, magical narrative, and folkloric symbolism. Provenance: in 1998 the print was acquired by gallery owner Alexander Gerson, owner of SerfArt Exchange, official dealer and collector of Soviet Non-Conformist Art and Modern Art, from art dealer Wilbur Pirs, Philadelphia, USA. The work is accompanied by a certificate from a well-known autograph expert: Herman Darvick, Herman Darvick Autograph Auctions, author of Collecting Autographs and a recognized specialist in signature authentication. The certificate states: This Chagall print has been authentically signed by Marc Chagall. The work remained in the collection of Alexander Gerson up to the present time and has never been offered at public auction. Mark Zakharovich Chagall is a Russian and French artist of Jewish origin. In addition to graphics and painting, he was also engaged in scenography, wrote poetry in Yiddish. One of the most famous representatives of the artistic avant garde of the 20th century. Vintage and Modern European Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles. THIS LOT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE. RETURN SHIPPING IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF WON LOTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Dimensions Overall size: Frame 16 x 18 in. Image 9 x 11 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold as is.