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réf. 0720606608.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1989réf. Q-0192826212Oxford University Press 1989-05-18. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Oxford University Press paperback
1960réf. 146789New York: The Orion Press 1960. First edition in English of artist Marc Chagall's early autobiography. Oblong octavo original cloth illustrated with twenty drawings by the author. Presentation copy inscribed by the author on the title page "For Lillian Friedman Marc Chagall 1960." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Translated by Elizabeth Abbott Art critic Robert Hughes referred to Chagall as "the quintessential Jewish artist of the twentieth century" though Chagall saw his work as "not the dream of one people but of all humanity". According to art historian Michael J. Lewis Chagall was considered to be "the last survivor of the first generation of European modernists." In his early autobiography 'My Life' he presents a full picture of village life in Russia into his time in Paris in the years immediately before the First World War. The Orion Press hardcover
1960réf. 16397Paris: Mourlot 1960. No Binding. In excellent condition. 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches. 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches. Original color lithograph by Marc Chagall. Edition of 6500 unsigned and unnumbered from Verve Vol. X Nos. 37/38 Dessins pour La Bible 1960. Published by Tériade Paris 1960. Printed by Mourlot Paris. Sheet: 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches. One of Chagall's most celebrated biblical prints a collector's original not a reproduction. Marc Chagall 7 July 1887 28 March 1985 was one of the most celebrated and beloved artists of the 20th century. Born Marc Zakharovich Shagal in Vitebsk Belarus then part of the Russian Empire he trained in Saint Petersburg before moving to Paris in 1910 where he became part of the vibrant avant-garde of Montparnasse. Drawing on Jewish folk tradition Russian culture and the imagery of his Belarusian childhood Chagall developed a uniquely dreamlike visual language infused with lovers floating above villages fiddlers on rooftops animals angels and mystical biblical scenes. Associated with Fauvism Cubism and Surrealismyet belonging to nonehe was the quintessential 'School of Paris' master. His monumental stained-glass windows ceiling paintings including the Paris Opéra and tapestries brought his vision to public spaces worldwide. Chagall's work is held at MoMA in New York the Tate in London the Centre Pompidou in Paris the Guggenheim and the Musée National Marc Chagall in Niceinaugurated in 1973 and dedicated to his biblical message cycle. He remains one of the most sought-after names in 20th-century prints with original lithographs consistently coveted by collectors worldwide.Verve 19371960 was the legendary French art and literary review published in Paris by Efstratios Eleftheriades known as Tériade. Each double-issue was dedicated to a single artist and produced as a luxury publication with original lithographic covers and plates printed by Fernand Mourlotthe master lithographer whose atelier collaborated with Picasso Matisse Léger and Miró. Nos. 37/38 1960 'Dessins pour La Bible' contains Chagall's second suite of Bible lithographs expanding on the 1956 series with 48 new color prints depicting scenes from the Old Testamentcreation the lives of the patriarchs and stories of women in the Bible. The edition of 6500 unsigned and unnumbered copies was sold through bookshops and galleries worldwide and individual lithographs extracted from these volumes are among the most collected Chagall prints on the market today.This original color lithograph sheet: 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches depicts 'Naemi and her Daughters in Law - Naemi und ihre Schwiegertöchter'. Published in 1960 Edition of 6500 by Tériade Paris this work is a fine example of Chagall's graphic production of the period printed at the celebrated Mourlot studio in Paris under the direct supervision of Fernand Mourlot. Each color was applied from a separate lithographic stone resulting in the luminous layered palette that makes Chagall's prints instantly recognizable. Chagall's biblical lithographs are among the most sought-after prints in his œuvre combining deep spiritual feeling with the dreamlike palette and symbolic imagery that define his unique vision. Collectors of 20th-century graphic art prize these works for their authenticity as original lithographsnot reproductionsand for their place in one of the most celebrated print suites of the postwar era. In excellent condition. Colors vivid and unfaded. No tears creases or foxing. Ready to frame. Mourlot 245 Mourlot unknown
réf. 03-0136Paris: Verve 1960. Color lithograph. From Drawings for the Bible. Mourlot 245. M. 268 verso. Paris: Verve, 1960. unknown
1963réf. 36899Paris: André Sauret. 1963. In excellent condition. 32 x 243 cm 12.5 x 95 inches. Original color lithograph by Marc Chagall. Edition of 5000 unsigned and unnumbered from Chagall Lithographe / Catalogue Raisonné Vol. II 19571962 1963. Published by André Sauret Monte Carlo 1963. Printed by Mourlot and Draeger Paris. Sheet: 32 x 243 cm 12.5 x 95 inches. One of Chagall's most iconic motifs lovers in a world of color and poetry. Marc Chagall 7 July 1887 28 March 1985 was one of the most celebrated and beloved artists of the 20th century. Born Marc Zakharovich Shagal in Vitebsk Belarus then part of the Russian Empire he trained in Saint Petersburg before moving to Paris in 1910 where he became part of the vibrant avant-garde of Montparnasse. Drawing on Jewish folk tradition Russian culture and the imagery of his Belarusian childhood Chagall developed a uniquely dreamlike visual language infused with lovers floating above villages fiddlers on rooftops animals angels and mystical biblical scenes. Associated with Fauvism Cubism and Surrealismyet belonging to nonehe was the quintessential 'School of Paris' master. His monumental stained-glass windows ceiling paintings including the Paris Opéra and tapestries brought his vision to public spaces worldwide. Chagall's work is held at MoMA in New York the Tate in London the Centre Pompidou in Paris the Guggenheim and the Musée National Marc Chagall in Niceinaugurated in 1973 and dedicated to his biblical message cycle. He remains one of the most sought-after names in 20th-century prints with original lithographs consistently coveted by collectors worldwide.'Chagall Lithographe' Volume II 1963 published by André Sauret in Monte Carlo with text by Fernand Mourlot is the second volume of the monumental catalogue raisonné of Chagall's lithographic output. The volume covers prints from 1957 to 1962 and contains 24 original lithographs printed by Mourlot and Draeger in Paris. It is one of the most important documentary sources for Chagall's graphic work and the original color lithographs bound within itdepicting the circus performers lovers musicians and biblical figures so beloved by collectorsare among Chagall's most iconic images.This original color lithograph sheet: 32 x 243 cm 12.5 x 95 inches depicts 'Nocturne à Vence - night in Vence - Nacht in Vence'. Published in 1963 Edition of 5000 by André Sauret Monte Carlo this work is a fine example of Chagall's graphic production of the period printed at the celebrated Mourlot studio in Paris under the direct supervision of Fernand Mourlot. Each color was applied from a separate lithographic stone resulting in the luminous layered palette that makes Chagall's prints instantly recognizable. The image of lovers floating above the world is perhaps the most iconic motif in all of Chagall's arta symbol of transcendent joy memory and longing. His lithographs on this theme are enduringly popular with collectors and are among his most recognizable and decorative works. In excellent condition. Colors vivid and unfaded. No tears creases or foxing. Ready to frame. Mourlot 400 André Sauret. unknown
1967réf. 19872CB1967. Paris 1967. 1 carte postale. Bon état un peut pli et perforé au bord. Good condition slightly bond but perforated at the margin. rare carte postale de Marc Chagall 1887-1985 l'artiste franco-belorusse à une mademoiselle inconnu.- "Paris le 23 Juin 1967. Chére Mademoiselle J'ai éte tres bien touché par votre lettre. Je vous en remercie beaucoup et je suis content de voir que vous appréciez mon art. On est toujours sensible à la rencontre d'une compréhesion d'une correspondance - l'art ce doux l'humanité a tellement besoin aujourd'hui. Permettez - moi de vous remercier meme une fois - et si par hazard vous vous trouvez une jour dans le Sud de la France - je serai content de vous rencontrer. Avec une cordial souvenir Marc Chagall. unknown
réf. 51-4599St. Paul de Vence: 1969. Tls. 27 x 21. cm. With printed letterhead at Les Collines. ."Dès 5 heures ce matin Vava est sortie accompanger les camions suivis par la police.". but it all worked out. From December 12 1969 to 1970 the Grand Palais in Paris held the largest Chagall exhibition to date including 474 works. The exhibition was called "Hommage a Marc Chagall" was opened by the French President Georges Pompidou 1911–1974 and "proved an enormous success with the public and critics alike.". Provenance: Estate of Jean Leymarie. .Le Figaro le 05/12/2016: Toutes témoignent des liens d'amitiés privilégiés que Jean Leymarie 1919-2006 disparu en 2006 entretint avec les artistes de par ses fonctions au sein de nombreuses institutions. Devenu plus jeune conservateur de musée de France à l'âge de 31 ans en prenant la direction du musée de Grenoble Jean Leymarie entama une brillante carrière dans le milieu de l'Art. Succédant à Bernard Dorival il rejoignit la tête du musée d'art moderne de la ville de Paris en 1969 avant de devenir directeur des études à l'école du Louvre puis de succéder à Balthus en 1978 comme directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome.Tout au long de sa carrière il organisa de prestigieuses expositions telle en 1966 l'«Hommage à Picasso» présenté au Grand et au Petit Palais à Paris et il rédigea de nombreuses monographies d'artistes parmi lesquels Balthus Picasso Van Gogh Braque Gauguin ou Zao Wou-Ki rencontré quelques années à son arrivée en France. Professionnel talentueux mais aussi homme sensible Jean Leymarie fut proche de Miró fréquenté en Espagne et dans le sud de la France mais aussi de Calder qui le recevait avec sa femme Marie-Paule chez lui à Saché en Touraine. St. Paul de Vence: 1969 unknown
réf. 51-4598St. Paul de Vence: 1969. Tls. 27 x 21. cm. . With printed letterhead at Les Collines. aand with envelope ."J'essaie de travailler mais je suis très inquiet."but it all worked out. From December 12 1969 to 1970 the Grand Palais in Paris held the largest Chagall exhibition to date including 474 works. The exhibition was called "Hommage a Marc Chagall" was opened by the French President Georges Pompidou 1911–1974 and "proved an enormous success with the public and critics alike.". Provenance: Estate of Jean Leymarie. .Le Figaro le 05/12/2016: Toutes témoignent des liens d'amitiés privilégiés que Jean Leymarie 1919-2006 disparu en 2006 entretint avec les artistes de par ses fonctions au sein de nombreuses institutions. Devenu plus jeune conservateur de musée de France à l'âge de 31 ans en prenant la direction du musée de Grenoble Jean Leymarie entama une brillante carrière dans le milieu de l'Art. Succédant à Bernard Dorival il rejoignit la tête du musée d'art moderne de la ville de Paris en 1969 avant de devenir directeur des études à l'école du Louvre puis de succéder à Balthus en 1978 comme directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome.Tout au long de sa carrière il organisa de prestigieuses expositions telle en 1966 l'«Hommage à Picasso» présenté au Grand et au Petit Palais à Paris et il rédigea de nombreuses monographies d'artistes parmi lesquels Balthus Picasso Van Gogh Braque Gauguin ou Zao Wou-Ki rencontré quelques années à son arrivée en France. Professionnel talentueux mais aussi homme sensible Jean Leymarie fut proche de Miró fréquenté en Espagne et dans le sud de la France mais aussi de Calder qui le recevait avec sa femme Marie-Paule chez lui à Saché en Touraine. St. Paul de Vence: 1969 unknown
réf. 51-4595Vence: 1963. 27 x 21. cm. With printed letterhead at Les Collines. Mentions the publisher André Sauret Meyer-Shapiro. and Leymaries judgment that the English language translation was defective." 14 février 1963 : "J'écris tout de suite à Sauret pour lui demander de faire envoyer un exemplaire du livre des vitraux en français à Meyer-Shapiro. Je suis attristé d'apprendre que la traduction anglaise est défectueuse ; il est vraiement regrettable qu'on ne vous ait pas consulté avant cette édition." . Provenance: Estate of Jean Leymarie. .Le Figaro le 05/12/2016: Toutes témoignent des liens d'amitiés privilégiés que Jean Leymarie 1919-2006 disparu en 2006 entretint avec les artistes de par ses fonctions au sein de nombreuses institutions. Devenu plus jeune conservateur de musée de France à l'âge de 31 ans en prenant la direction du musée de Grenoble Jean Leymarie entama une brillante carrière dans le milieu de l'Art. Succédant à Bernard Dorival il rejoignit la tête du musée d'art moderne de la ville de Paris en 1969 avant de devenir directeur des études à l'école du Louvre puis de succéder à Balthus en 1978 comme directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome.Tout au long de sa carrière il organisa de prestigieuses expositions telle en 1966 l'«Hommage à Picasso» présenté au Grand et au Petit Palais à Paris et il rédigea de nombreuses monographies d'artistes parmi lesquels Balthus Picasso Van Gogh Braque Gauguin ou Zao Wou-Ki rencontré quelques années à son arrivée en France. Professionnel talentueux mais aussi homme sensible Jean Leymarie fut proche de Miró fréquenté en Espagne et dans le sud de la France mais aussi de Calder qui le recevait avec sa femme Marie-Paule chez lui à Saché en Touraine. Vence: 1963 unknown
réf. 51-4596Paris: 1968. Tls from 13 Quai d'Anjou with envelope. 27 x 21. cm. Mentions the curator "Monsieur Anthonioz" see below and his forthcoming shows at the Grand-Palais and Bibliothhèque Nationale. From December 12 1969 to 1970 the Grand Palais in Paris held the largest Chagall exhibition to date including 474 works. The exhibition was called "Hommage a Marc Chagall" was opened by the French President Georges Pompidou 1911–1974 and "proved an enormous success with the public and critics alike.". " Paris 25 octobre 1968 : "J'ai vu ces jours-ci Monsieur Anthonioz. Il m'a dit que mon exposition va se faire au Grand-Palais en 1969 entre l'exposition de Napoléon et celle de Matisse.".Provenance: Estate of Jean Leymarie. François Bernard Charles Anthonioz Genève 1921 - Paris 14 juillet 1994 est un éditeur d'art et haut fonctionnaire français. Il a été directeur de la création artistique au ministère des Affaires culturelles sous André Malraux et fondateur du Centre national d’art contemporain précurseur du Musée national d'Art moderne. .Le Figaro le 05/12/2016: Toutes témoignent des liens d'amitiés privilégiés que Jean Leymarie 1919-2006 disparu en 2006 entretint avec les artistes de par ses fonctions au sein de nombreuses institutions. Devenu plus jeune conservateur de musée de France à l'âge de 31 ans en prenant la direction du musée de Grenoble Jean Leymarie entama une brillante carrière dans le milieu de l'Art. Succédant à Bernard Dorival il rejoignit la tête du musée d'art moderne de la ville de Paris en 1969 avant de devenir directeur des études à l'école du Louvre puis de succéder à Balthus en 1978 comme directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome.Tout au long de sa carrière il organisa de prestigieuses expositions telle en 1966 l'«Hommage à Picasso» présenté au Grand et au Petit Palais à Paris et il rédigea de nombreuses monographies d'artistes parmi lesquels Balthus Picasso Van Gogh Braque Gauguin ou Zao Wou-Ki rencontré quelques années à son arrivée en France. Professionnel talentueux mais aussi homme sensible Jean Leymarie fut proche de Miró fréquenté en Espagne et dans le sud de la France mais aussi de Calder qui le recevait avec sa femme Marie-Paule chez lui à Saché en Touraine. Paris: 1968 unknown
réf. 51-4597St. Paul de Vence: 1969. Tls. 27 x 21. cm. With printed letterhead at Les Collines. ."Je suis très inquiet." but it all worked out. From December 12 1969 to 1970 the Grand Palais in Paris held the largest Chagall exhibition to date including 474 works. The exhibition was called "Hommage a Marc Chagall" was opened by the French President Georges Pompidou 1911–1974 and "proved an enormous success with the public and critics alike."Provenance: Estate of Jean Leymarie. .Le Figaro le 05/12/2016: Toutes témoignent des liens d'amitiés privilégiés que Jean Leymarie 1919-2006 disparu en 2006 entretint avec les artistes de par ses fonctions au sein de nombreuses institutions. Devenu plus jeune conservateur de musée de France à l'âge de 31 ans en prenant la direction du musée de Grenoble Jean Leymarie entama une brillante carrière dans le milieu de l'Art. Succédant à Bernard Dorival il rejoignit la tête du musée d'art moderne de la ville de Paris en 1969 avant de devenir directeur des études à l'école du Louvre puis de succéder à Balthus en 1978 comme directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome.Tout au long de sa carrière il organisa de prestigieuses expositions telle en 1966 l'«Hommage à Picasso» présenté au Grand et au Petit Palais à Paris et il rédigea de nombreuses monographies d'artistes parmi lesquels Balthus Picasso Van Gogh Braque Gauguin ou Zao Wou-Ki rencontré quelques années à son arrivée en France. Professionnel talentueux mais aussi homme sensible Jean Leymarie fut proche de Miró fréquenté en Espagne et dans le sud de la France mais aussi de Calder qui le recevait avec sa femme Marie-Paule chez lui à Saché en Touraine. St. Paul de Vence: 1969 unknown
réf. 51-4593Vence: 1951. Tls. 27 x 21.3 cm. With printed letterhead at Les Collines. Thanking Leymarie for his book on Giotto Giotto Fresques and mentioning the birth of Lemarie's second child. Vence 23 mars 1951 : "Cher ami J'étais si heureux de recevoir votre magnifique livre sur Giotto et je vous en remercie très chaleureusement. Provenance: Estate of Jean Leymarie. .Le Figaro le 05/12/2016: Toutes témoignent des liens d'amitiés privilégiés que Jean Leymarie 1919-2006 disparu en 2006 entretint avec les artistes de par ses fonctions au sein de nombreuses institutions. Devenu plus jeune conservateur de musée de France à l'âge de 31 ans en prenant la direction du musée de Grenoble Jean Leymarie entama une brillante carrière dans le milieu de l'Art. Succédant à Bernard Dorival il rejoignit la tête du musée d'art moderne de la ville de Paris en 1969 avant de devenir directeur des études à l'école du Louvre puis de succéder à Balthus en 1978 comme directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome.Tout au long de sa carrière il organisa de prestigieuses expositions telle en 1966 l'«Hommage à Picasso» présenté au Grand et au Petit Palais à Paris et il rédigea de nombreuses monographies d'artistes parmi lesquels Balthus Picasso Van Gogh Braque Gauguin ou Zao Wou-Ki rencontré quelques années à son arrivée en France. Professionnel talentueux mais aussi homme sensible Jean Leymarie fut proche de Miró fréquenté en Espagne et dans le sud de la France mais aussi de Calder qui le recevait avec sa femme Marie-Paule chez lui à Saché en Touraine. Vence: 1951 unknown
1960réf. 38850Paris: Mourlot 1960. In excellent condition. 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches. Original color lithograph by Marc Chagall. Edition of 6500 unsigned and unnumbered from Verve Vol. X Nos. 37/38 Dessins pour La Bible 1960. Published by Tériade Paris 1960. Printed by Mourlot Paris. Sheet: 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches. One of Chagall's most celebrated biblical prints a collector's original not a reproduction. Marc Chagall 7 July 1887 28 March 1985 was one of the most celebrated and beloved artists of the 20th century. Born Marc Zakharovich Shagal in Vitebsk Belarus then part of the Russian Empire he trained in Saint Petersburg before moving to Paris in 1910 where he became part of the vibrant avant-garde of Montparnasse. Drawing on Jewish folk tradition Russian culture and the imagery of his Belarusian childhood Chagall developed a uniquely dreamlike visual language infused with lovers floating above villages fiddlers on rooftops animals angels and mystical biblical scenes. Associated with Fauvism Cubism and Surrealismyet belonging to nonehe was the quintessential 'School of Paris' master. His monumental stained-glass windows ceiling paintings including the Paris Opéra and tapestries brought his vision to public spaces worldwide. Chagall's work is held at MoMA in New York the Tate in London the Centre Pompidou in Paris the Guggenheim and the Musée National Marc Chagall in Niceinaugurated in 1973 and dedicated to his biblical message cycle. He remains one of the most sought-after names in 20th-century prints with original lithographs consistently coveted by collectors worldwide.Verve 19371960 was the legendary French art and literary review published in Paris by Efstratios Eleftheriades known as Tériade. Each double-issue was dedicated to a single artist and produced as a luxury publication with original lithographic covers and plates printed by Fernand Mourlotthe master lithographer whose atelier collaborated with Picasso Matisse Léger and Miró. Nos. 37/38 1960 'Dessins pour La Bible' contains Chagall's second suite of Bible lithographs expanding on the 1956 series with 48 new color prints depicting scenes from the Old Testamentcreation the lives of the patriarchs and stories of women in the Bible. The edition of 6500 unsigned and unnumbered copies was sold through bookshops and galleries worldwide and individual lithographs extracted from these volumes are among the most collected Chagall prints on the market today.This original color lithograph sheet: 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches depicts 'Paradise - Paradies'. Published in 1960 Edition of 6500 by Tériade Paris this work is a fine example of Chagall's graphic production of the period printed at the celebrated Mourlot studio in Paris under the direct supervision of Fernand Mourlot. Each color was applied from a separate lithographic stone resulting in the luminous layered palette that makes Chagall's prints instantly recognizable. Chagall's biblical lithographs are among the most sought-after prints in his œuvre combining deep spiritual feeling with the dreamlike palette and symbolic imagery that define his unique vision. Collectors of 20th-century graphic art prize these works for their authenticity as original lithographsnot reproductionsand for their place in one of the most celebrated print suites of the postwar era. In excellent condition. Colors vivid and unfaded. No tears creases or foxing. Ready to frame. Mourlot 232 Mourlot unknown
1960réf. 16384Paris: Mourlot 1960. Other. In excellent condition. 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches. Original color lithograph by Marc Chagall. Edition of 6500 unsigned and unnumbered from Verve Vol. X Nos. 37/38 Dessins pour La Bible 1960. Published by Tériade Paris 1960. Printed by Mourlot Paris. Sheet: 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches. One of Chagall's most celebrated biblical prints a collector's original not a reproduction. Marc Chagall 7 July 1887 28 March 1985 was one of the most celebrated and beloved artists of the 20th century. Born Marc Zakharovich Shagal in Vitebsk Belarus then part of the Russian Empire he trained in Saint Petersburg before moving to Paris in 1910 where he became part of the vibrant avant-garde of Montparnasse. Drawing on Jewish folk tradition Russian culture and the imagery of his Belarusian childhood Chagall developed a uniquely dreamlike visual language infused with lovers floating above villages fiddlers on rooftops animals angels and mystical biblical scenes. Associated with Fauvism Cubism and Surrealismyet belonging to nonehe was the quintessential 'School of Paris' master. His monumental stained-glass windows ceiling paintings including the Paris Opéra and tapestries brought his vision to public spaces worldwide. Chagall's work is held at MoMA in New York the Tate in London the Centre Pompidou in Paris the Guggenheim and the Musée National Marc Chagall in Niceinaugurated in 1973 and dedicated to his biblical message cycle. He remains one of the most sought-after names in 20th-century prints with original lithographs consistently coveted by collectors worldwide.Verve 19371960 was the legendary French art and literary review published in Paris by Efstratios Eleftheriades known as Tériade. Each double-issue was dedicated to a single artist and produced as a luxury publication with original lithographic covers and plates printed by Fernand Mourlotthe master lithographer whose atelier collaborated with Picasso Matisse Léger and Miró. Nos. 37/38 1960 'Dessins pour La Bible' contains Chagall's second suite of Bible lithographs expanding on the 1956 series with 48 new color prints depicting scenes from the Old Testamentcreation the lives of the patriarchs and stories of women in the Bible. The edition of 6500 unsigned and unnumbered copies was sold through bookshops and galleries worldwide and individual lithographs extracted from these volumes are among the most collected Chagall prints on the market today.This original color lithograph sheet: 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches depicts 'Paradise - Paradies'. Published in 1960 Edition of 6500 by Tériade Paris this work is a fine example of Chagall's graphic production of the period printed at the celebrated Mourlot studio in Paris under the direct supervision of Fernand Mourlot. Each color was applied from a separate lithographic stone resulting in the luminous layered palette that makes Chagall's prints instantly recognizable. Chagall's biblical lithographs are among the most sought-after prints in his œuvre combining deep spiritual feeling with the dreamlike palette and symbolic imagery that define his unique vision. Collectors of 20th-century graphic art prize these works for their authenticity as original lithographsnot reproductionsand for their place in one of the most celebrated print suites of the postwar era. In excellent condition. Colors vivid and unfaded. No tears creases or foxing. Ready to frame. Mourlot 232 Mourlot unknown
1964réf. 38517Paris: Mourlot 1964. In very good condition. 99 x 632 cm 39 x 25 inches. Large-format original color lithograph by Marc Chagall after the Opéra ceiling lithographically interpreted and engraved by Charles Sorlier D'après Marc Chagall Ch. Sorlier Grav. printed by Mourlot Paris 1964. Hand-signed by Chagall in pencil lower right with a later occasional signature 1970. Sheet: 99 × 63.2 cm 39 × 25 inches. A monumental and rare signed impression of one of the most celebrated images in 20th-century French cultural life. Marc Chagall 7 July 1887 28 March 1985 was one of the most celebrated and beloved artists of the 20th century. Born Marc Zakharovich Shagal in Vitebsk Belarus then part of the Russian Empire he trained in Saint Petersburg before moving to Paris in 1910 where he became part of the vibrant avant-garde of Montparnasse. Drawing on Jewish folk tradition Russian culture and the imagery of his Belarusian childhood Chagall developed a uniquely dreamlike visual language infused with lovers floating above villages fiddlers on rooftops animals angels and mystical biblical scenes. Associated with Fauvism Cubism and Surrealism yet belonging to none he was the quintessential 'School of Paris' master. His monumental stained-glass windows ceiling paintings including the Paris Opéra and tapestries brought his vision to public spaces worldwide. Chagall's work is held at MoMA in New York the Tate in London the Centre Pompidou in Paris the Guggenheim and the Musée National Marc Chagall in Nice inaugurated in 1973 and dedicated to his biblical message cycle. He remains one of the most sought-after names in 20th-century prints with original lithographs consistently coveted by collectors worldwide.This large-format original color lithograph depicts a detail of Chagall's celebrated ceiling painting for the Paris Opéra the Palais Garnier commissioned by André Malraux and completed in 1964. The ceiling comprising 220 square metres of painted canvas divided into five colour zones pays homage to the great composers Mozart Wagner Berlioz Rameau and Debussy and was unveiled to wide acclaim. The scene depicted here 'Roméo et Juliette' is among the most lyrical passages of the ceiling showing lovers entwined in Chagall's signature floating reverie. The lithograph was produced in 1964 by Mourlot Paris and lithographically interpreted and engraved by Charles Sorlier Mourlot's chief lithographer and Chagall's most trusted technical collaborator as indicated by the imprint 'D'après Marc Chagall Ch. Sorlier Grav.' The sheet bears a hand signature by Chagall in pencil in the lower right corner added as an occasional signature Gelegenheitssignatur in 1970 not a signed numbered edition but a personal autograph applied directly to this impression. Such signed copies of the Opéra poster are rare and significantly more sought after than unsigned examples. The sheet edges show minor signs of wear consistent with display; colors are fresh and the image is in excellent condition. Hand-signed by Chagall in pencil lower right occasional signature 1970. The sheet edges show minor signs of wear consistent with handling and display. Colors vivid and fresh. Image in excellent condition. Sorlier 96 Mourlot unknown
réf. 51-2111Paris: Editions O. Lazar-Vernet 1962. . Folio. 385 x 288 mm. 15-1/8 x 11-3/8 inches. Sheets loose as issued in original cloth chemise and slipcase. One of 150 numbered portfolios on Johannot paper. With 14 original color etchings by Chagall "Granada" Cramer 51; Kornfeld 121; Braque "Oiseaux" Vallier 183; Max Ernst Spies/Leppien 85 Magnelli Zadkine Gilioli Ubac Bissière Jacobsen Fiorini Bona Dufour Lepâtre Vieillard Paris: Editions O. Lazar-Vernet, 1962. hardcover
1987réf. ZB1353213Leon Amiel 1987. Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday Nov. 2 weekend sale item 90 pp. paperback edges lightly rubbed else very good. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. Leon Amiel paperback
1987réf. 10659Leon Amiel Publisher 1987. Trade Paperback. Good Used/None as Issued. Marc Chagall. Cover has small wear; nice condition. Leon Amiel Publisher paperback
1943réf. 164927Paris: Les Éditions du Chéne 1943. With original self portrait drawn by Chagall First edition first printing inscribed by the artist in French with an original self portrait drawing "A mademoiselle Paulette Carlier Souvenir de Marc Chagall Vence 1951". Quarto. 16 tipped in colour plates after paintings by Chagall. Original illustrated wrappers lettering to front cover in black and grey. Housed in a red cloth flat-back box with black leather label. Spine split otherwise a bright copy. hardcover
réf. 62754Zürich 1985. 128 x 905 cm Zustand B. hinterlegter Einriss im Bild 010 Zürich, 1985 unknown
1975réf. 61620Geneva: Cramer Editeur. Very Good. 1975. Hardback. Boards are sturdy card wrappers clean corners sharp; binding is tight; pages are unmarked and illustrated with Chagall's drawings. Text in French. ; 8 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches; 130 pages . Cramer Editeur hardcover
1975réf. 007998Geneve: Cramer Editeur 1975. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. gray cardboard coverwith illustration 613-13012 illus. Comes in publishers slip case which has tears and chips on edges Cramer Editeur hardcover
1975réf. 2001200002Cramer Editeur 1975-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover and dust jacket in slip case. Slip case splitting. Fine binding and cover. Clean unmarked pages. Poems originally written in Russian or Yiddish translated into French by A. Lassaigne and P. Jaccottet with the collaboration of the author. Cramer Editeur hardcover
1975réf. 261443Geneva: Cramer 1975. hardcover. fine/fine. Chagall. Text in Dutch. Numerous black and white illustrations. Small slim 4to pictorial white d.w. blue slip case. Geneva: Cramer 1975. Fine. Cramer unknown
