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Lot of 4 Rare Marc Chagall Catalogues & Monographs – 1923, 1951, 1971 & 1992 - An attractive collection of four scarce publications devoted to the work of Marc Chagall (1887–1985), one of the most influential Jewish artists of the twentieth century. Together they document nearly seventy years of scholarship and exhibitions dedicated to Chagall, from one of the earliest monographs to later museum and exhibition catalogues. 1. Marc Chagall – by Karl With Leipzig: Verlag von Klinkhardt & Biermann, 1923. Junge Kunst, Vol. 35. One of the earliest monographs on Chagall, featuring a color frontispiece and 32 black-and-white plates illustrating his early works. Text in German. Original publisher’s wrappers. A scarce and highly collectible early reference. 2. Chagall – Œuvres 1908–1951 Published by The Association of Museums in Israel, Jerusalem, 1951. Official exhibition catalogue issued for the landmark Israeli exhibition of Chagall’s works, covering the years 1908–1951. Text in Hebrew and French, illustrated with numerous reproductions. An uncommon publication from the early years of the State of Israel. 3. Marc Chagall – An Exhibition of Graphics The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Wise Auditorium Foyer, February 1971. Scarce exhibition catalogue published for Chagall’s graphic art exhibition in Jerusalem. Contains 8 pages in English, 8 pages in Hebrew, and 30 plates reproducing his graphic works. A desirable exhibition publication documenting Chagall’s presence in Israel. 4. Mark Shagal (Marc Chagall) Moscow: Izobrazitelnoye Iskusstvo Publishers, 1992. Russian-language illustrated art album featuring numerous high-quality color reproductions spanning Chagall’s career, accompanied by a biographical essay and catalogue information. Details: * Lot of 4 books and exhibition catalogues. * Published in 1923, 1951, 1971, and 1992. * Languages: German; Hebrew/French; Hebrew/English; Russian. * Richly illustrated with color and black-and-white plates, including 30 plates in the 1971 exhibition catalogue. * Original editions. Condition: Good overall condition. Expected age toning, foxing, and light wear to the earlier publications, consistent with age. Interiors generally clean, complete, and well preserved.