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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
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
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
16-4768Saint Paul de Vence: July 1983. 3 silver prints and one color print. 17 x 13 18 x 13 19 x 13 cm. Signed and dated on 3 versos. Jean-Louis Prat:"Around the exhibition - with Marc Chagall'Special issue. Marc Chagall "BONJOUR LA PATRIE!".Chagall often used to drop in to the Maeght Foundation which was close to the Les Collines house-studio built by the artist in Saint-Paul in the shade of tall pine trees. During his walks in the rare hours set aside for rest how hard he always worked! invariably accompanied by his wife Vava he would visit us at the Foundation to see the latest works or take another look at pictures by artists he liked: Pierre Bonnard Henri Matisse Fernand Leger Georges Bracque Joan Miro and many other contemporaries who had been pioneers of the new art like he was.L'Est Républicain - 04 nov. 2012 : Tout commence quand il tombe sur Yves Montand Paul Newman et leurs femmes respectives. « Je suis allé leur demander pour faire une photo. Newman n’a pas voulu. Simone Signoret m’a dit que c’était bien d’avoir demandé… Montand a compris que je serai là à la sortie du restaurant et a quasiment organisé une séance en montrant la montagne à Paul Newman. ».Alain Cinquini a sa première photo de stars. Qu’il n’exploite pas durant plusieurs jours. C’est sur les conseils d’un copain qu’il prend enfin contact avec l’agence Gamma. Le début d’une belle carrière.En un quart de siècle Alain Cinquini prendra entre 80.000 et 100.000 clichés de stars parmi les plus grandes devenant l’un des photographes indépendants incontournables du sud de la France et de Monaco. Il entretiendra des relations privilégiées avec des vedettes du cinéma et des artistes comme Armand ou César entre autres. Bref un parcours exemplaire au cours duquel il ne volera jamais une image et ne violera jamais l’intimité de ses « clients ». Tout l’inverse des paparazzis au sens où on l’entend aujourd’hui : « J’ai une façon de travailler dans le respect des personnes sans doute parce que j’ai été élevé ainsi. Certains de mes collègues se demandaient parfois comment j’arrivais à avoir certaines photos. C’était simplement parce que j’étais bien vu que je faisais mon boulot correctement. Et avec correction… Avoir une bonne réputation dans ce milieu-là ça compte ça ouvre des portes. Expertise by: David ZERBIB : 24 Av. du Prado 13006 Marseille France; Paul BENARROCHE 8 boulevard Alphonse Daudet 13960 SAUSSET les PINS06 10 25 64 93 Saint Paul de Vence: July 1983 unknown
195114691Paris: Falaize 1951. Limited ed. Softcover. vg. 1/957. Small 8vo. 89pp. In the publisher's original glassine protected printed wrappers. Some minor tears to mylar. All page edges untrimmed. Stamp to lose front endpaper. Some pages unopened. Signed and inscribed by the renowned German-French Jewish poets Claire 1890-1977 and Yvan Goll 1891-1950. Illustrated with eight b/w sketches by Marc Chagall. Cover in very good book in fine condition. Yvan and Clair Goll were married. After Yvan's death in 1950 Claire dedicated most of her work to her late husband. Falaize unknown
17-2420Monte Carlo : AndreÌ Sauret 1965. Folio. 171 pp. Hard Covers. Good. Red cloth covered boards with embossed illustration. Dust Jacket Good with wear on edges and corners and half-inch tear near head of spine. Transparent cover printed with book title is present but has considerable losses on top and bottom. Pages fine. Color and B&W plates throughout; illustrations facsimiles music portraits. Pictorial endpapers. Color frontispiece by Marc Chagall. Splendid work containing four original circus paintings by Chagall which accompany Jacques Prévert's own text.From the library of Pasquale Iannetti indicated by library stamp and markings. Monte Carlo : AndreÌ Sauret, 1965. hardcover
1969117361Boston Book Arts 1969. Hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Looks unread with just a touch of shelf wear and faint toning to top edge. Lithogragh jacket under mylar frontis intact. oversized and overweight. Fine/Fine B36 Please email for photos. Boston Book Arts hardcover
196931388BBParis Maeght 1969. Folio. 32 Seiten, mit 2 Orig.-Farblithographien von Chagall (1 doppelblattgr., 1 auf Umschlag), illustr. brosch. Einband leicht gebräunt, sauber und schön erhalten! DLM Nr. 182.
27683Paris, Xxème siècle 1969. In-4, 132 pp, reliure éditeur, pleine toile rouge à la Bradel, titre en lettres dorées sur le premier plat et en long sur le dos, <wbien complet de sa jaquette illustrée.
19242893ABBerlin, Petropolis, 1924. 4° (25,5 x 19 cm). 31 S., 1 farb. Frontispiz und 20 Tafelseiten mit s/w Abb. von Marc Chagall. Original-Halbleinenband mit Deckelschild.
91319Paris, F. Hazan, 1966, 1 volume in-4 de 318x248x20 mm environ, cartonnage de l'éditeur illustré par Marc Chagall, avec une lithographie originale de Chagall en double page, une lithographie originale de Vieira Da Silva et son bandeau de librairie (restauré). Frottements sur la coupe inférieure, sinon bon état.
196617697AB1966. Paris 1966. 32 : 24 5 cm. 104 pages 34 leaves with hundreds of partly coloured plates and illustrations 2 original colour lithographs 1 double-page Coloured illustrated original boards. With original coloured lithograph by Viera da Silva and on double-page original lithograph by Marc Chagall. hardcover
1965aaum 1967. Motivmaß: ca. 21 x 285 cm Blattrand gering berieben und mit kleinen Randläsuren. unknown
1968100076163Hermann 1968. Bon Etat de conservation intérieur frais exemplaires de bibliothèque étiquette sur le dos tampons fiche livre et code barre collés dans le 4e plat. in8. 1968. Cartonné. 2 volumes. illustrations en noir et blanc Hermann unknown
1968100076163Hermann 1968 in8. 1968. Cartonné. 2 volume(s). illustrations en noir et blanc
197066956Paris Gallimard, coll. "La Gerbe illustrée" 1970 4 vol. relié 4 vol. in-8, reliure cuir éditeur bordeaux décorée de filets dorés et à froid, tranches dorées. Edition illustrée de bonne facture (d'après une maquette de Massin) avec de nombreuses compositions hors-texte et en couleurs par André Masson, Alexeieff et Chagall. Tirage limité sur vergé de Bellegarde. Série parfaitement conservée.
197066956Paris Gallimard, coll. "La Gerbe illustrée" 1970 4 vol. relié 4 vol. in-8, reliure cuir éditeur bordeaux décorée de filets dorés et à froid, tranches dorées. Edition illustrée de bonne facture (d'après une maquette de Massin) avec de nombreuses compositions hors-texte et en couleurs par André Masson, Alexeieff et Chagall. Tirage limité sur vergé de Bellegarde. Série parfaitement conservée.
1948YMX-2092Editions des trois collines 1948-Quatrième volume de la collection"Les grands peintres et leurs amis"dirigée par Jean Descoullayes et François Lachenal.Illustré de nombreuses reproductions en noir et en couleurs.Un volume in-4°,relié en plein chagrin vert avec une représentation ,sur le 1er plat,tr dorée,couverture conservée (sam)
197447785Editions Sauret, Monte-Carlo 1974. Mit 1 farbigen Original-Lithographie als Frontispiz, sowie zahlreichen Abbildungen. 4°. 180 S. OLwd. mit lithographiertem Schutzumschlag und zusätzlichem Transparentumschlag. Der Transparentum. mit kleinem Einriß. Schönes und frisches Exemplar.
195616376Paris: Mourlot 1956. 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. VIII Nos. 33/34 — Drawings for the Bible 1956. Published by Tériade Paris 1956. Printed by Mourlot and Draeger 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 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.Verve 1937–1960 was the legendary French art and literary review published in Paris by Tériade. Nos. 33/34 1956 'Drawings for the Bible' is dedicated to Chagall's first great suite of biblical lithographs—16 in color and 12 in black-and-white—created especially for this volume alongside full heliogravure reproductions of his 105 Bible etchings made between 1930 and 1955. The lithographs were printed by Mourlot Frères and Draeger Frères in Paris. This double-issue completed on 10 September 1956 is one of the most significant Chagall publications of the postwar period. The individual lithographs separated from their bound volumes are among the most desirable original Chagall prints available to collectors today.This original color lithograph sheet: 355 by 260mm 14 by 10 inches depicts 'Angel of Paradise - Engel im Paradies'. Published in 1956 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 lithographs—not reproductions—and 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 121 Mourlot unknown
196017703Paris: Mourlot 1960. Zoomify. 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 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.Verve 1937–1960 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 Mourlot—the 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 Testament—creation 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 'Kain and Abel - Kain und Abel'. 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 lithographs—not reproductions—and 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 238 Mourlot unknown
196336899Paris: 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
196017700Paris: Mourlot 1960. Other. In excellent condition. 35.5 x 26 cm 14 x 1025 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: 35.5 x 26 cm 14 x 1025 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 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.Verve 1937–1960 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 Mourlot—the 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 Testament—creation 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: 35.5 x 26 cm 14 x 1025 inches depicts 'Ruth the gleaner - Ährenleserin Ruth'. 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 lithographs—not reproductions—and 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 246 Mourlot unknown
196016392Paris: 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 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.Verve 1937–1960 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 Mourlot—the 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 Testament—creation 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 'Sarah and Abimelech - Sarah und Abimelech'. 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 lithographs—not reproductions—and 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 239 Mourlot unknown
196022226Paris: 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 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.Verve 1937–1960 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 Mourlot—the 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 Testament—creation 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 'The face of Israel - Das Gesicht Israels Mourlot 231'. 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 lithographs—not reproductions—and 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 231 Mourlot unknown
