MacDougall Auctions 27 November 2006

27 November 2006

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Le Coq Gris

205. CHAGALL, MARC 1887-1985

Le Coq Gris hand-signed, dated and dedicated in pencil by the artist to Theodore Fraenkel. Also signed and dated in the plate.

Original lithograph in colour, 92.5 by 63 cm.
10,000-15,000 Pounds

Provenance: A gift from the artist to Theodore Fraenkel, a surrealistic artist. This extremely rare lithograph was printed in 1950 by Charles Sorlier. It is one of a few known hand-signed and dedicated artist proofs. There was no signed edition aside from these artist proofs.


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