This lot consists of an original watercolor on paper hand signed 'Chagall' in the lower right, done in the abstract style associated with Marc Chagall (New York / France, Russian Federation,1887 - 1985). The image is a version of 'Sarah And Abimelech'. Later in his life, Chagall seemed often to favor simpler color schemes, and one of them was shades of green and yellow. The Abimelech's thick hands reaching for Sarah after Sarah and Abraham enter Gerar, and Abraham misrepresents her as his step-sister, not his wife. Abimelech will never touch her, due to God's intercession making this painting one of desire and divine denial.

Finger Lakes Auction has been commissioned to liquidate a collection of Fine Art from a Prominent European Collector and Dealer. This is one of the pieces from that collection. This item is being sold “as isâ€. Unless otherwise noted authenticity has not been firmly established.

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Provenance:
This piece comes from a Prominent European Collector of Fine Art.
Dimensions:
17' x 12.75'
Circa:

Slight creases and bending to paper edge. Both edges rough and irregular. Some smudges throughout. Large painted black square swath en verso. Image is bright and vibrant and in overall excellent condition. (Please view photos for further information).