Chagall, Marc, Color Lithograph on Japon Paper, 21/30 Start Price USD 19,000.00 Current Price USD 19,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 01, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Masterworks Fine Art, Oakland Hills, CA See more about 'Chagall, Marc, Color Lithograph on Japon Paper, 21/30' Description --> home current inventory search art knowledge art commentary buy art about us contact us Title: L’Odyssée II: Ulysse et Euryclée (Odyssey II – Ulysses and Euryclea), 1975 Artist: Chagall, Marc Medium: Original Color Lithograph Image Size: 15 1/2 in x 12 in (39.37 cm x 30.48 cm) Sheet Size: 21.3 in x 15.2 in (54 cm x 38.5 cm) Framed Size: 30 1/2 in x 24 1/2 in (77.47 cm x 62.23 cm) Signature: Hand signed by Marc Chagall (1887-1985) in pencil in the lower right margin Edition: Numbered 21/30 in pencil in the lower left margin; out of the edition of 30 printed on Japon paper and numbered in roman numerals (there is also an unsigned edition of 250 with small margins printed on Arches wove paper) Condition: This work is in good condition, a wonderful impression with vibrant, saturated colors    Description:This bold and colorful scene, illustrated by Chagall, tells the tale of a mother and son who are reunited again after years apart. Its passionate and animated qualities of the characters give this piece a whole new meaning and lively quality usually attributed to the mythical tales of the Odyssey. This work was created on June 20, 1975 as part of a series of illustrations done by Chagall for the second volume of Homer's The Odyssey. In addition to the book illustrations, there were 30 numbered and signed proofs printed by Mourlot of all the color plates featured in the volume. This piece is numbered 21/30 in pencil in the lower left margin and hand-signed by Marc Chagall (1887-1985) in the lower right margin. Published by Mourlot, Paris. The joyous reunion featured here between Mother and Son is depicted in a heartfelt and emotional scene, full of color and warmth. Euryclea is knelt down before Ulysses and begins to wash his feet and only to recognizes her son by a childhood scar she notices at the crook of his knee. What ensues is a fulfilling and wondrous drama recounted by Homer in his epic, The Odyssey. Chagall recreates this imagery perfectly as he is able to capture both the essence and spirit of each of the characters with his use of muted browns and bright, lime greens which radiate a glowing hues of yellow and shimmering white. Catalogue Raisonné & COA:It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will enclose with the sale of the work) : 1. Cramer, Patrick. Marc Chagall, The Illustrated Books: Catalogue Raisonné, Geneva, 1995. Listed as cat. no. 96 on pg. 276 and illustrated on pg. 283. 2. Gauss, Ulrike ed. Marc Chagall - The Lithographs, Frankfurt, 1960. Listed and illustrated as cat. no. 811 on pg. 336. 3. Sorlier, Charles. Chagall Lithographs, 1974-1979, New York, 1984. Listed and illustrated as cat. no. 811 on pg. 87. Detailed on pg. 61. About the Framing:This work is set in a lovely, gold-leaf frame with ornate, floral detail on each of the four corners. The brilliancy of the gold in the moulding enhances the bright hues in this work while the floral elements and detail compliment the subject matter of this piece. Complete with white, linen-wrapped mats and a matching gold inner fillet, Ulysses & Euryclea is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover to ensure lasting quality. Who is Masterworks Fine Art? Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. strives to be the best source of fine art for our clients and collectors all over the world. We believe the most direct way to accomplish this is by establishing a lifetime of personal and professional relationships with our clients. We are a full service art gallery, selling fine art originals at 25-50% off gallery retail prices. We have been collecting art since the early 1970's and have been dealing and selling art for over 20 years. We have been awarded the eBay Power Sellers Award, and we have over positive comments on our eBay rating feedback sheet. 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