Chagall, Marc L'homme et son image, aus: Jean... Lot n° 277

Classical Modernism Chagall, Marc L'homme et son image, from: Jean de La Fontaine, Fables II. 1927-30. Etching on Montval laid paper (watermark). 29.3 x 24.2 cm (41.8 x 33.7 cm). Signed and inscribed with the sheet number, also signed in the plate. - Paper slightly wavy in margins, very slightly yellowed in a few outer edges, overall very good. Splendid, high-contrast impression with slightly embossed platemark and wide margins, with the scoop margin on three sides. Cramer 22nd - One of 100 signed impressions of the edition of 100 additionally published portfolio copies, on Montval. - Sheet 6 of the extensive series on Jean de La Fontaine's fables. - Printed by Maurice Potin, Paris 1952. Etching on Montval laid paper (with watermark). Signed and indicated with sheet number, additionally signed in the plate. - Paper slightly buckled in margins, very slightly yellowed in few outer margins, all in all very good. Splendid, contrast-rich impression with slightly impressed platemark and wide margin, deckle edge on three sides. - One of 100 signed copies of the edtion of 100 additionally published portfolios, on Montval paper. - Sheet 6 of the extentive portfolio "Jean de La Fontaine, Fables". - Print by Maurice Potin, Paris 1952.