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Spaightwood Galleries
Chagall Etchings for Dead Souls, page 4
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The etchings for the Dead Souls were executed between 1923 and 1927 and printed in 1927; the sheets were stored in Ambroise Vollard's warehouse until he could publish them, but unfortunately his own death in an automobile accident and Chagall's flight from German-occupied France kept them hidden until Teriade and Chagall published them in 1950. Les Ames Mortes was issued in an edition of 285 on velin d’arches, the first 50 containing a suite on japon, and 33 artist’s proofs hors commerce. All of the portfolios were signed by the artist. Many of the plates are signed in the plate. There are no pencil-signed impressions. For a more extended introduction and a select bibliography, please see Dead Souls 1
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Apparition de Tchitchikov (Sorlier 74, Hannover 112). Original etching, 1923-27. 335 impressions signed in the plate + 33 HC. No hand-signed impressions exist. Included in the 1970 Bibliothèque National show of Chagall's graphics. Image size: 222x280mm. Price: $5000.
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The night watchman by the street-lamp (Sorliier 75, Hannover 115). Original etching, 1923-27. 335 impressions signed in the plate + 33 HC. No pencil-signed impressions exist. Image size: 277x220mm. Price: $5000.
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Dames charmante et charmante a tous egards / A charming lady chatting with a lady perfect in every possible way (Sorlier 76, Hannover 116). Original etching, 1923-27. 335 impressions signed in the plate + 33 HC. No pencil-signed impressions exist. Image size: 278x211mm. Price: $5000.
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Ball at the governor's house (Sorlier 82, Hannover 113). Original etching, 1923-27. 335 impressions signed in the plate + 33 HC. No pencil-signed impressions exist. Illustrated Nice 1987. Image size: 213x305mm. Price: $5000.
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Le Suisse ne laisse pas entre Tchitchikov (Sorlier 85, H. 126). Original etching, 1923-27. 335 impressions signed in the plate + 33 HC. No pencil-signed impressions exist. Illustrated in the Bibliotheque National show of Chagall's graphics; illustrated in Meyer, Chagall's Graphics, Passeron, Maîtres de la Gravure: Chagall, and Westfalen 1985; included BN 1970. The title mockingly compares the footman who denies Tchitchikov entry to the Pope's Swiss Guards. Image size: 278x211mm. Price: $5000.
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Tchitchikov's toothache (Sorlier 88, Hannover 124). Original etching, 1923-27. 335 impressions signed in the plate + 33 HC. No pencil-signed impressions exist. Illustrated in the 1970 Bibliothèque National show of Chagall's graphics; illustrated in Meyer, Chagall's Graphics and Westfalen 1985. Image size: 277x210mm. Price: $5000.
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Notre héros tenait a etre pret (Sorlier 89, Hannover 127). Original etching, 1923-27. 335 impressions signed in the plate + 33 HC. No pencil-signed impressions exist. Illustrated in Meyer, Chagall's Graphic Works. The title—"Our heroes believe in being ready" (to depart)—suggests that they are used to having to run from the law on short notice. Image size: 278x211mm. Price: $5000.
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New chief at the Treasury (Sorlier 94, Hannover 133). Original etching, 1923-27. 335 impressions signed in the plate + 33 HC. No pencil-signed impressions exist. Chagall's etchings for Gogol's Dead Souls are among his earliest etchings. Included in the 1970 exhibit of Chagall's graphics at the Bibliotheque Nationale. Image size: 211x277mm. Price: $5500.
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Spaightwood Galleries, Inc.
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