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Lot #408
Marc Chagall

“The retrospective exhibition of my work ... at the Museum of Modern Art”

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“The retrospective exhibition of my work ... at the Museum of Modern Art”

Russian-born artist (1887–1985) whose colorful, fanciful depictions of peasant life, Judaica, and other subjects earned him a place among the best-known visual artists of the 20th century. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, March 13 [dated in pencil 1946]. Chagall writes to Alexander Kouse at the Brooklyn Eagle. In part: “I want to thank you again for you[r] very sympathetic article on my exposition, and I hope very much that I shall see you at the retrospective exhibition of my work which will take place on the 9th of April at the Museum of Modern Art….” Light intersecting folds (vertical fold to first name) and a touch of mild toning and wear to top edge, otherwise fine, clean condition. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #344 - Ended April 15, 2009