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Marc Chagall (b. Vitebsk 1887, d. St. Paul de Vence 1985)

Marc Chagall: Dessins pour la Bible. Verve vol. X, nos. 37–38. Paris: Verve 1960. Folio. Illust. with 24 orig. colour lithographs. Orig. lithographic boards. Good condition. Minor wear to corners, minor spot on top edge.

In 1931, art dealer Ambroise Vollard suggested to Marc Chagall (1887–1985) that he undertook a series of illustrations of the Bible. Chagall agreed and began illustrating the Bible in 1931, and it became his lifelong passion.

1st ed. of one of the monumental special issues of VERVE. Illustrated with 24 original color lithographs by Chagall, printed by Mourlot, as well as many more plates in b/w printed by Draeger Bros.

Auction

Modern art books, 19 June 2018

Category

Books & manuscripts

Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

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Price realised

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