Online Auction 021 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
Issue of "Verve" – Bible Illustrations by Marc Chagall – 24 Lithographs – Paris, 1960
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,000
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Dessins pour la Bible, Marc Chagall [Bible Illustrations, Marc Chagall], issue no. 37-38 of "Verve" Paris: Éditions de la Revue Verve, 1960. French.
A double issue of the journal "Verve" dedicated to a series of bible illustrations by Marc Chagall, a series complementing his previous work, printed in issue no. 33-34 of the journal.
The issue contains 24 color lithographs by Chagall, in addition to 96 Heliogravures (reproductions) of his illustrations. On the cover of the issue appears an additional color lithograph by Chagall. Introduction by philosopher Gaston Bachelard.
[9] leaves, 96 reproductions, [8] leaves + [24] lithograph plates, 35.5 cm. Good condition. A small tear to the edge of the illustrated title page. Blemishes to margins of binding and spine.
A double issue of the journal "Verve" dedicated to a series of bible illustrations by Marc Chagall, a series complementing his previous work, printed in issue no. 33-34 of the journal.
The issue contains 24 color lithographs by Chagall, in addition to 96 Heliogravures (reproductions) of his illustrations. On the cover of the issue appears an additional color lithograph by Chagall. Introduction by philosopher Gaston Bachelard.
[9] leaves, 96 reproductions, [8] leaves + [24] lithograph plates, 35.5 cm. Good condition. A small tear to the edge of the illustrated title page. Blemishes to margins of binding and spine.
Israeli & International Art – Painting and Prints
Israeli & International Art – Painting and Prints