This auction includes part of the estate of Esther and Salomon Goldberg. Their substantial collection was divided between three heirs in the 1980's.
Esther and Salomon lived in Paris before and after WWII. During the war they hid in the home of Jules Cavailles and after the war they built an impressive art collection which included, among others, an important painting by Soutine (which was on loan in the Israel Museum of Art for many years). The couple was friends with Katia Granoff through whom they acquired part of their collection. Another part was acquired directly from the artists.
The auction also includes Russian art from the estate of Mordechai Perl, which was purchased by Albert and Olivia Amar in 1989.
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LOT 36192:
Marc Chagall (1887-1985), Lovers
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Sold for: $150,000
Start price:
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140,000
Estimated price :
$200,000 - $300,000
Buyer's Premium: 22%
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VAT: 17%
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Marc Chagall (1887-1985), Lovers
Watercolor, gouache and pencil on a blueish "Fabrino" paper (according to the watermark)
1930's
65 x 48 cm
Signed (lower right).
Provenance: Gallery Katia Granoff , Paris
Esther and Salomon Goldberg, purchased from the above between 1949 -1952.
Danielle and Jaques Goldberg by descent.
Notes: See a photo of the Goldberg couple from 1965 in their house in 20, Tue du Laboureur Montmorency circa 1960 with the Chagall on the wall.
The paper was removed from a cardboard on which it was laid on (see close up).
Condition: For a detailed condition report, please contact us at info@hammersite.com
