Congregaton Ahavath Sholom – Congregation Ahavath Sholom 2019 Fundraiser
Auction Ends: Aug 18, 2019 10:00 PM EDT

Art

"God Turns Moses' Staff into a Serpent" original print by Marc Chagall

Item Number
62
Estimated Value
5250 USD
Sold
400 USD to gl7f3164b
Number of Bids
9  -  Bid History

Item Description

 In 1966, Leon Arniel published The Story of the Exodus, a portfolio containing twenty-four large color lithographs (M. 444 467), twenty-three of which were printed on paper measuring 503x370mm and one double-size plate with a centerfold. The edition consisted of 285 signed portfolios, 250 on Velin d'Arches numbered from 1 to 250, 20 on Japanese paper containing a signed impression of the frontispiece, and fifteen copies reserved for the artist and the others involved in the project. Aside from the 20 signed impressions of the frontispiece on Japan, none of the individual impressions were signed. God Turns Moses' Staff into a Serpent (M. 448). Original color lithograph, 1966. 250 impressions on Arches paper for the deluxe portfolio, The Story of Exodus. This is an impression on Arches. There are no signed impressions of this work. Image size: 505x370mm.  5250

Appraised by Andrew D. Weiner, PhD. Director, Spaightwood Galleries, Inc.

The print is unmatted and unframed.

[This print is part of a collection of prints from a gallery in New York that was going out of business. The gallery owner’s son donated these prints to Congregation Ahavath Shalom (CAS).

While this print was evaluated as an original Chagall by a gallery that specializes in such prints, CAS makes no warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the authenticity of this print. All works of art are being auctioned and sold by CAS on an “as is” basis.]

Item Special Note

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