98 - Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall (Belarusian/French, 1887-1985) Pour M. Baruque en Souvenir, 1963 oil pastel and ballpoint pen on title page of the work "Chagall" de Marcel Brion (Paris, Editions Aimery Somogy, 1959) signed Marc Chagall, dated, and dedicated Pour M. Baruque en souvenir (center) 7 1/4 x 5 in. (18.4 x 12.7 cm) This lot is located in Philadelphia. Framed: 23 1/2 x 21 in. The paper is affixed to the mat at the four corners such that the verso is not accessible. There are a few pinpoint spots of foxing at bottom, for instance one above the figure's arm and another at the left edge. There are a few scattered handling creases, one at the top edge approx. 2 in. from top right corner, another at bottom right corner. Additional images available upon request. We wish to thank the Comité Chagall for kindly confirming the authenticity of the present Lot, which will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Provenance: Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, sale of December 7-8, 2012, Lot 166. Acquired from the above sale by the present owner. Lot Note: The present drawing is from the title page of the book by Marcel Brion, Chagall, published by Éditions Aimery Somogy, Paris, 1959. The dedication by Chagall is addressed to the painter Constant Baruque (1914-1989), who was connected with various artists, such as Chagall, Picasso, and Dalí.