Marc Chagall, Cirque, Tériade Editeur, Paris, 1967 (M. 490-527; C. books 68)

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MARC CHAGALL
Marc Chagall, Cirque, Tériade Editeur, Paris, 1967 (M. 490-527; C. books 68)
the complete set of 23 unsigned lithographs in colors and 15 unsigned lithographs in black, in- and hors-texte, title, text, and colophon, on Arches, signed in pencil on the colophon, copy 28 of 250 (there was also a signed and numbered suite of 24, and 20 unsigned hors-commerce copies in Roman numerals), the full sheets, loose (as issued), fine impressions, the colors rich and vibrant, a few plates with pale discoloration in the margins, remains of old glue and small skinned areas at the reverse of the upper sheet edges, occasional pale offsetting, otherwise generally in very good condition, paper wrapper with title on front, original cream cloth-covered portfolio with gilt lettering and slipcase. 450 x 344 mm.
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Please note that some of the plates are framed.

Lot Essay

The theme of the circus, with its bright lights and colors and where the real and imaginary form so perfect a union, is nothing less than fundamental to the work of Marc Chagall. In Cirque Chagall himself writes the text accompanying the lithographs and the two combine in the most personal of the artist's books.

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