Sale 1515
New York
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5 May 2005
Price realised
USD 168,000
Estimate
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Ange au cheval blanc stamped with signature 'Marc Chagall' (lower center) tempera on board 13 x 9½ in. (33 x 24 cm.) Painted circa 1981-1982
Provenance
Estate of the artist. Acquired by the present owner, 2000.
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