From the collection of Alice Teriade came this stunning painting by Marc Chagall, which was sold at auction in 2003 by Christie's London. I admire this work for its energy, for it's deep nocturnal colors, and for the way the Eiffel Tower seems to sway with motion, every bit as alive as the horse.
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| Marc Chagall (1887-1985), L'âne à la tour Eiffel |
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
L'âne à la tour Eiffel
Price Realized
- £587,650
- ($979,613)
- Price includes buyer's premium
Estimate
- £180,000 - £240,000
- ($300,060 - $400,080)
Sale Information
Sale 6865
A SELECTION OF WORKS FROM THE ALICE TERIADE COLLECTION
24 June 2003
Christie's, London, King Street
A SELECTION OF WORKS FROM THE ALICE TERIADE COLLECTION
24 June 2003
Christie's, London, King Street
Lot Description
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
L'âne à la tour Eiffel
signed 'Chagall' (lower right)
oil on canvas
18 x 15in. (45.9 x 38cm.)
Painted circa 1927
L'âne à la tour Eiffel
signed 'Chagall' (lower right)
oil on canvas
18 x 15in. (45.9 x 38cm.)
Painted circa 1927
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