Auction 45
Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Jun 3, 2015
(Your local time)
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 158:
Marc Chagall - Letter Dealing with the Gobelins Created for the Knesset - France, 1964
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Sold for: $700
Start price:
$
300
Auction house commission:
23%
VAT: On commission only
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Marc Chagall, handwritten letter. Unknown adressee. Vence (France), 1964. Yiddish.
A long letter, handwritten by Chagall, concerning the
three Gobelins which he designed for the Knesset building.
In 1960 Kadish Luz, chairman of the Knesset, turned to the artist Marc Chagall requesting him to decorate the walls of the reception hall of the future Knesset building. Chagall agreed and suggested three Gobelins. The planning of the project ended in 1965. The weaving lasted about four years, and when the tapestries were ready they were revealed in a festive ceremony in the presence of the Israeli President. [2] leaves, 27 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, creases, pin holes and minor damages. Filing holes. Moisture mark near the end of Chagall's signature.
