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Marc Chagall Lion

Marc Chagall Femme à l’oiseau
By Marc Chagall
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Marc Chagall Femme à l’oiseau Issue of the portfolio Twelve contemporaries Éditions d'art du
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1950s More Art

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Paper

Marc Chagall, Femme à l’oiseau, Lithograph, 1959
By Marc Chagall
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Marc Chagall Femme à l’oiseau Lithograph in colors Numbered 872/970 from the edition of 970 Signed
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1950s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

1960s Pineapple Ice Bucket Decorated in the Style of Marc Chagall Paintings
By Mauro Moretti, Marc Chagall
Located in London, GB
Naïve Art paintings such as the work of the artist Marc Chagall or Henri Rousseau.The top and base still
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Tableware

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Pewter, Silver Plate

Chagall, Femme à l'oiseau, Douze Contemporains (after)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
union printing in paris. MARC CHAGALL (1897-1985) Russian-Jewish painter is recognized as one of the
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Stencil

The Lion and the Gnat
By Marc Chagall
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Marc Chagall (Russian, 1887-1985) Title: The Lion and the Gnat Year: 1927 Medium: Original
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Early 20th Century Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

The Lion and the Gnat
The Lion and the Gnat
H 26.75 in W 22.25 in D 1.5 in
The Prophet Daniel With The Lions
By Marc Chagall
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Marc Chagall (Russian, 1887-1985) Title: "The Prophet Daniel With The Lions
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Bible : Samson and the lion, 1939 - Original Etching
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, FR
Marc Chagall (1887-1958) Bible : Samson and the lion, (Samson et le lion), 1939 Original etching
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1930s Figurative Prints

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Etching

"Daniel in the Lion's Den" original lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Henderson, NV
for a special edition devoted exclusively to Chagall's original Bible art. Size: 14 x 10 1/4 inches
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1950s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

The Goats and the Lion - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #198
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, FR
Marc Chagall Fables : The Goats and the Lion, 1952 Original etching Printed signature in the
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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Aquatint, Etching

Le Cirque (The Circus), from Cirque, 1967
By Marc Chagall
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 1967, Marc Chagall’s Le Cirque (The Circus), from Cirque, 1967 is a color lithograph on
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Lion Défendant sa Proie (Lion Defending Its Prey)
By Joseph Hecht
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
developed at Atelier 17 influenced numerous artists, including Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Alberto
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1930s Modern Animal Prints

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Engraving

Israeli Modernist Arts & Crafts Copper Lion Plaque Bezalel Schatz Yaad Studio
By Bezalel Schatz
Located in Surfside, FL
, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, and Oskar Kokoschka. Bezalel and Louise married in 1948 and moved to Israel
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1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Copper

Léger, Composition, Douze Contemporains (after)
By Fernand Léger
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
, Jacques Lipchitz, Marc Chagall, Joseph Csaky and Robert Delaunay. In 1910, he exhibited at the Salon
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Stencil

Derrière Le Miroir No. 250 (page 20, 21) /// Modern Abstract Joan Miro Red Art
By Joan Miró
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Braque, Pol Bury, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Roger Chastel, Eduardo Chillida, Alberto Giacometti
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph of a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

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MARC CHAGALL "Le joueur de flûte"
By Marc Chagall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MARC CHAGALL 1887 - 1985 "Le joueur de flûte" 1958 Colour lithograph 25.5x44 cm, illustration; 38.3x57.3 cm, sheet size Signed lower right by the artist in ink "Marc Chagall" and de...
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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Paper

Marc Chagall ”L’Oranger”
By Marc Chagall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marc Chagall (Russia/France 1887‑1985). ”L’Oranger”. Year 1975 Signed and numbered Marc Chagall 8/50. Colour lithograph printed on Arches. Framed 35.5H x 28W x 2D Inches Illustr...
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall -- The Flute Player (M. 197), 1957
By Marc Chagall
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Marc Chagall The Flute Player (M. 197) Lithograph printed in colors, 1957 Signed low right in pencil Numbered 46/90 Published by Maeght, Paris framed image: 250 x 430 mm sheet: 380...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall - Homage to Marc Chagall - Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Marc Chagall Original Lithograph 1969 From the revue XXe Siecle, edition of 12,000 Unsigned, as issued Dimensions: 32 x 24 Condition : Excellent Reference: Mourlot 572 Marc Chagall ...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

MARC CHAGALL "DAY BREAK - 1983"
By Marc Chagall
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985) "Day Break" lithograph in colours, 1983, on wove paper. Signed in pencil, Numbered 26/50 in pencil 21.5 x 17 Inches. LITERATURE: Mourlot 1014 CONDITION: Exce...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

MARC CHAGALL "DAY BREAK - 1983"
MARC CHAGALL "DAY BREAK - 1983"
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H 21.5 in W 17 in D 1 in
Marc Chagall - Daphnis and Chloé - Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Marc Chagall - Daphnis and Chloé - Original Lithograph From the literary review "XXe Siècle" 1960 Mourlot N°227 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm Publisher: G. di San Lazzaro. Unsigned and unu...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall - The Candlestick - Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
The Candlestick, from Jean Leymarie, Vitraux pour Jérusalem (Jerusalem Windows), André Sauret, Monte Carlo, 1962 (see M. 366-72; see C. books 55). Unsigned and unnumbered, as issue...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, "Tête de Femme", original linoleum cut
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original linoleum cut in color by Pablo Picasso, 1962. It is hand signed and numbered 40/50 from the edition of 50; there were also 35 artist's proofs. This piece is...
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1960s Modern Portrait Prints

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Linocut

1960 Marc Chagall 'Self Portrait - Frontespiece'
By Marc Chagall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.5 inches ( 31.75 x 24.13 cm ) Image Size: 12.5 x 9.5 inches ( 31.75 x 24.13 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Addition...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall The Bay of Angels
By Marc Chagall
Located in Washington, DC
Marc Chagall The Bay of Angels Artist: Marc Chagall Medium: Lithograph Title: The Bay of Angels Portfolio: 1960 Mourlot Lithographe I Year: 1960 Edition: Unnumbered Framed Size: 22 3...
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1960s Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall The Bay of Angels
Marc Chagall The Bay of Angels
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H 22.75 in W 18.75 in
Place de la Concorde
By Marc Chagall
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Marc Chagall Medium: Lithograph Title: Place de la Concorde Portfolio: Verve Vol VII No. 27-28 Year: 1953 Edition: 6000 Signed: No Framed Size: 22" x 18 1/4" Sheet Size: 14" ...
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1950s Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Place de la Concorde
Place de la Concorde
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1974 Marc Chagall 'King David (blue)'
By Marc Chagall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches ( 29.21 x 20.955 cm ) Image Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches ( 29.21 x 20.955 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: Lithograph printed o...
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1970s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Gold Gilt Bronze Sculpture Pendant Israeli Tumarkin Abstract Modernist Jewelry
Located in Surfside, FL
Measures about 4.25 X 2.25 inches. Box frame is 17 X 13 inches. Signed by artist verso. From the literature that I have seen I believe the edition size was limited to 10, I do not kn...
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1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Gold, Bronze

Gold Gilt Bronze Sculpture Brooch Art Israeli Tumarkin Abstract Surrealist
Located in Surfside, FL
Measures about 4 X 3.75 inches. Box frame is 17 X 13 inches. Signed by artist verso. From the literature that I have seen I believe the edition size was limited to 10, I do not know ...
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1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Gold, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Sculpture Brooch Wearable Art Israeli Tumarkin Abstract Surrealist
Located in Surfside, FL
Measures about 3.75 X 3.5 inches. Box is 11 X 11 inches. (Piece is in excellent condition. box frame has some minor wear and piece might need to be remounted, it has been removed and...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Sculptures

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Gold, Bronze

Tolle, Tolle, Crucifige Eum - Lithograph - 1964
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Roma, IT
Tolle, tolle, crucifige eum is a Color lithograph on heavy rag paper realized in 1964. It is part of Biblia Sacra vulgatæ edition is published by Rizzoli-Mediolani between 1967 and 1...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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Marc Chagall Original The Lion In Love Hand Signed Etching Modern Framed Artwork
By Marc Chagall
Located in Bloomington, MN
Etching by Marc Chagall titled, "Fables de la Fontaine: The Lion In Love (Cramer 22)". This is one of his
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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Marc Chagall Original Hand Signed Etching Fontaine Fables
By Marc Chagall
Located in Bloomington, MN
Marc Chagall Hand-Signed & Numbered Etching, Professionally Custom Framed Marc Chagall titled
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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

"David and the Lion" original etching with watercolor by Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Hinsdale, IL
CHAGALL, MARC (1887 – 1985) "David and the Lion" From The Bible Suite – Sourlier/Vollard 260
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1950s Fauvist Abstract Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

The Lion in Love
By Marc Chagall
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Marc Chagall Medium: Original etching Title: The Lion in Love Portfolio: Les Fables de la
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1950s Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Lion in Love
The Lion in Love
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Prophet Killed by a Lion - Original Color Etching - 1956
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 32x22 cm. Edition of 100 prints, numbered and hand monogrammed. Hand colored. From the Series "The Bible". Ref. Cat. Matignon n.282 p.158. This artwork is shipped ...
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1950s Surrealist More Prints

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Etching

Le Lion Amoureux, de la serie Les Fables de La Fontaine, 1952
By Marc Chagall
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Maurice Potin, Paris. In 1927, Chagall began to work on another project for Ambroise Vollard, a series of
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Etching

THE HEIFER, THE GOAT AND THE SHEEP IN COMPANY WITH THE LION
By Marc Chagall
Located in Aventura, FL
Plate 4 from "Les Fables de la Fontaine." Hand signed & numbered. Image size: 11.5 x 9.875 inches. Frame size: 26.75 x 24.5 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of ...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint, Paper

THE HEIFER, THE GOAT AND THE SHEEP IN COMPANY WITH THE LION
By Marc Chagall
Located in Aventura, FL
Plate 4 from "Les Fables de la Fontaine." Hand signed & numbered. Image size: 11.5 x 9.875 inches. Frame size: 26.75 x 24.5 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of ...
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1930s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithographic After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph after a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Rare Large Wool Applique Israeli Folk Art Chuppah Tapestry Kopel Gurwin, Bezalel
By Kopel Gurwin
Located in Surfside, FL
collector. His collection included Henry Moore, Marc Chagall. Menashe Kadishman, Jan Muller and many other
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20th Century Folk Art Mixed Media

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Wool, Felt

Marc Chagall - David and the Lion- Original Handsigned Etching
By Marc Chagall
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Marc Chagall - David and the Lion - Original Handsigned Etching from “The Bible” 3. 1958 Printed by
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Le Lion s'en Allant en Guerre - Original Etching by Marc Chagall - 1927-30
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Le Lion s'en allant en guerre is a wonderful etching, aquatint and burin realized by Marc Chagall
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1920s Surrealist More Art

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Etching

Original Marc Chagall 1978 Céret Musée d’Art Moderne Exhibit Poster
By Marc Chagall
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful vivid offset lithographic exhibition poster of Marc Chagall's exhibit at the Ceret, Musee
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1970s Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink

Daniel in the Lion's Den
By Marc Chagall
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Chagall, Marc Title: Daniel in the Lion's Den Series: Bible Date: 1956 Medium
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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

The Lion and the Midge
By Marc Chagall
Located in London, GB
MARC CHAGALL 1887-1985 [Shagal, Mark, Zakharovich, Moses] Vitebsk, Belarus 1887-1985 Saint-Paul
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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Prophet Daniel with the Lions
By Marc Chagall
Located in Austin, TX
This stone lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887-1985) is from the prestigious and influential French
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20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Lotus
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
, Marc Chagall, Shusaku, Arakawa, and Saul Steinberg, to name only a few of the 24 artists who provided
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1980s Minimalist Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Lotus /// Botanical Botany Flower Minimalism Ellsworth Kelly Modern Contemporary
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Miroir' with prints by Eduardo Chillida, Takis, Pierre Alechinsky, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Shusaku
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1980s Minimalist Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph after a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Rosenfeld, wife of Marc Chagall. Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world. The
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

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