Chagall, Marc Signed Lithograph Romeo and Juliet 1964 Start Price USD 79,000.00 Current Price USD 79,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, July 19, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Location Masterworks Fine Art, Oakland Hills, CA See more about 'Chagall, Marc Signed Lithograph Romeo and Juliet 1964' Description --> home current inventory search art knowledge art commentary buy art about us contact us Title: Romeo and Juliet, 1964 Artist: Chagall, Marc Medium: Original Color Lithograph Image Size: 40 in x 26 in (101 cm x 65 cm) Sheet Size: 40 1/8 in x 24 3/4 in (101.93 cm x 62.87 cm) Framed Size: approx. 60 in x 40 in (152.4 cm x 101.6 cm) Signature: Hand signed by Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985) in pencil in the lower right Edition: Numbered 144/200 in pencil in the lower right; Charles Sorlier publisher's stamp featured in the lower left: 'D'Arpes Marc Chagall - Ch. Sorlier Grav.' Condition: This work is in excellent condition offering intense pastel-like hues of green, pink, red, blue, yellow and maroon. All colors are bright and fresh; a bold impression    Description:Layering images of the Parisian landscapes (Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde) Chagall creates an extremely romantic and iconic work with Romeo and Juliet. Created in 1964, this work was adapted by Charles Sorlier from a preliminary study created by Chagall for the new ceiling of the Opera Garnier in Paris.  This particular image was intended as a tribute to Berlioz for his rendition of ‘Romeo and Juliet.’  Hand signed by Marc Chagall (1887-1985) in pencil and numbered 144/200 in pencil in the lower right.  Printed on Arches wove paper, this work was published by Charles Sorlier Graveur, Paris.    This image is particularly remarkable due to its impressive size and superb color quality.  Combining images of Paris, the figures of Romeo and Juliet and signature elements such as the horse and bouquet of flowers, Chagall captures a sense of romance and history.  The great monuments of Paris function as a backdrop for the timeless love of Romeo and Juliet how appear floating through the sky.  The lovers appear again encircled by the light of the moon in the upper right-hand corner, possibly symbolizing their eternal unity and undying love.    Excerpt from Charles Sorlier’s Chagall’s Posters, Catalogue Raisonne:   “The decoration for the ceiling of the Paris Opera by Chagall was commissioned by André Malraux, then the Cabinet Minister in charge of the Cultural Affairs.    The artist hesitated for a long time before finally accepting the assignment.  When he went to work, he started by executing a number of small sketches before he created two large dummies, which he submitted to André Malraux so that he could select one.  Thus once again Chagall demonstrated the humility and integrity which were characteristic of the man and a hallmark of all the work which he undertook…. Chagall worked from January to July, 1964, to complete this painting.  The opening ceremony for the new ceiling of the Opera was arranged under the supervision of André Malraux and took place on the evening of September 23, 1964.  The entire corps de ballet participated in the event and there was a performance of Daphnis and Chloe by Maurice Ravel, with sets and costumes by Marc Chagall.  To the strains Jupiter Symphony of Mozart the ceiling was illuminated for the first time, revealing this exceptional work to the admirers of the Master.  It should be noted that this masterpiece was a gift from Chagall to Paris and that he accepted absolutely no compensation for the titanic task” (p. 96) .   Catalogue Raisonné & COA: It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work) :   1. Sorlier, C. (1975) . Chagall’s Posters: A Catalogue Raisonne. Crown Publishers, Inc.: New York. Listed and illustrated on pgs. 96-97.   2. Sorlier, C. (1984) . Chagall Lithographs, vol. V 1974 – 1979. Crown Publishers, Inc.: New York. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. CS10 on pg. 199. About the Framing:This work is set in a monumental Spanish style frame with black and gold moulding.  The robust quality of the framing enhances the importance of this piece.  The bright gold tones alongside the smooth black of the moulding accentuates the contrasting hues in this piece.  Completed with a matching gold inner fillet and white, linen-wrapped mats, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas® cover.  Who is Masterworks Fine Art? Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. strives to be the best source of fine art for our clients and collectors all over the world. We believe the most direct way to accomplish this is by establishing a lifetime of personal and professional relationships with our clients. 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