Bidspirit auction | Marc Chagall 'In Front of

Marc Chagall 'In Front of the Picture' Lithograph, 1963, and Two Other Framed Drawings - This lot comprises three framed artworks. The first is an original lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887-1985) titled 'In Front of the Picture' (also known as 'The Artist in Front of His Picture' or 'Self Portrait'), dated 1963. This work, from Mourlot Volume II, depicts a semi-abstract or modernist composition. It is presented in a gold-toned wooden frame under glass. The lot also includes a large expressive black ink drawing on paper, framed with a red mat, depicting multiple stylized figures in an illustrative style. It is inscribed ”Boccaccio Decameron” at the upper right and bears a small, stylized monogram in the lower right. It is presented in a black wooden frame under glass. The third piece is an ink and wash drawing on paper of an elderly figure in profile, presented in a black frame with a white mat under glass. General age-related toning is visible on the paper across all pieces. The backings include labels from ”The Tiffin Gallery” and ”ARTS & ANTIQUES, ” along with a handwritten inventory number. Overall framed dimensions: Largest drawing: 20.5 inches (52.07 cm) H x 16.5 inches (41.91 cm) W Chagall lithograph: 11.25 inches (28.58 cm) H x 9.25 inches (23.50 cm) W Elderly figure drawing: 12.25 inches (31.12 cm) H x 9.25 inches (23.50 cm) W All three artworks exhibit general age-related toning to the paper. The frames show minor wear consistent with age and handling. Glass is intact on all pieces. Backings are present with gallery labels and handwritten inventory numbers.