Bidspirit auction | Marc (Moishe Shagal) Chagall (1887-1985)

Marc (Moishe Shagal) Chagall (1887-1985) - ORIGINAL LITHO POSTER FOR DIE ZAUBERFLOTE AFTER CHAGALL. Marc (Moishe Shagal) Chagall (1887-1985) Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) 1967 The original color stone lithograph poster, printed at Atelier Mourlot, Paris, 1967, engraved by Charles Sorlier, after the art of Marc Chagall. Published by the Metropolitan Opera, New York for Mozart's Die Zauberflote with Chagall's stage and costume designs. Signed in the stone, the printer's mark ''D'APRES MARC CHAGALL - F. SORLIER GRAV.'' lower left in black letters and ''PRINTED IN FRANCE © MOURLOT'' lower right. References: Sorlier, Chagall - Les Affiches, no. 77; Cramer, Chagall Posters, no. 39. For the opening performance at the Metropolitan Opera House The Magic Flute of Mozart. Feb. 19, 1967. Detail from ''The Sources of Music'' hanging at the Metropolitan Opera. Not mounted, can be removed and rolled for shipping. Sheet measures 39.75 x 26 with a framed size of 42.25 x 28.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Sheet measures 39.75 x 26 with a framed size of 42.25 x 28.5 inches. Condition Very good condition, clean, intact, good color. no stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears. Not laid down or mounted, apparently untrimmed. Provenance Living estate, Des Moines, Iowa.