Marc CHAGALL
Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Russian-French artist of Belarusian-Jewish origin whose work blended elements of modernism with his own deeply personal symbolism. Known for his dreamlike compositions, he often depicted floating figures, folkloric scenes, biblical narratives, and vibrant color harmonies. Chagall worked across painting, printmaking, stained glass, and stage design, drawing on memories of his childhood in Vitebsk and infusing them with a poetic, whimsical quality. His art bridges tradition and modernity, evoking themes of love, spirituality, and cultural identity.
MARC CHAGALL Etching drawing. Signed bottom right, limited edition
Edition: 15/50
Title:Le Violoniste
Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985)
Date: Mid-20th century
Medium: Color lithograph on paper
Dimensions: 56 × 40 cm
Description:
Lithograph by Marc Chagall showing a man playing a violin, surrounded by dreamlike figures including a rooster, a nude woman, and a dog. The background includes a village scene and floating heads, all drawn in Chagall’s distinctive style.
Chagall often used the figure of the violinist to reflect his Jewish heritage and memories of his childhood in Russia. The warm colors and flowing lines create a sense of emotion and nostalgia.
MARC CHAGALL Lithograph Print “Gallery Maeght”. Signed by the artist bottom left
Title:Chagall, Galerie Maeght Exhibition Poster
Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985)
Medium: Color lithograph on paper
Dimensions: [Not specified]
Printed by: Mourlot, Paris
Dimensions: 69 × 52 cm
Description:
Lithographic poster created by Marc Chagall to promote his exhibition at Galerie Maeght in Paris in June–July 1962. The image features a large bird with outstretched wings perched on a circular form enclosing a loving couple, rendered in Chagall’s dreamy, expressive style. Above, branches with leaves and berries enhance the composition.
Chagall often celebrated themes of love, memory, and peace through surreal imagery. This poster, combining a symbolic bird and embracing figures, reflects his lyrical approach to art and his lifelong connection to romance and nature. It was printed by the famed Mourlot studio, known for collaborating with major modern artists.
MARC CHAGALL Original Lithograph. Signed bottom right, limited edition
Edition: 28/50
Artist: Marc Chagall (Russian-French, 1887–1985)
Medium: Color lithograph on paper
Dimensions: 43 × 55 cm
Edition: Numbered 28/50
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil, lower right
Description:
Original lithograph by Marc Chagall capturing the artist’s dreamlike vision of love and memory. Floating lovers embrace mid-air above a blooming garden, while figures, trees, and village structures create a lyrical, pastoral landscape below.
Marc Chagall’s lithographs are celebrated for their poetic and mystical quality. This work exemplifies his recurring motifs of love and flight—symbols of spiritual transcendence and personal history. As with much of his graphic oeuvre, the composition is infused with warmth and whimsy, inviting viewers into a world where emotion shapes reality. Lithographs such as this one were printed in limited editions and hand-signed by the artist, underscoring their collectible value.
MARC CHAGALL Printed lithograph “Gallerie Gerard Cramer”. Signed by the artist bottom left
Title:Poèmes (Exhibition Poster)
Artist: Marc Chagall (Russian-French, 1887–1985)
Medium: Lithograph on paper
Dimensions: 57 × 38 cm
Publisher: Gérald Cramer, Geneva
Location: Galerie Gérald Cramer, Rue de Chantepoulet 13, Geneva
Description:
Lithographic poster created by Marc Chagall to accompany his 1970 exhibition Poèmes at Galerie Gérald Cramer in Geneva. The image features one of Chagall’s signature dreamlike compositions, combining human figures, animals, and abstract forms in a vibrant palette dominated by yellow, green, and black.
As both an artwork and promotional material, this piece reflects Chagall’s close collaboration with Swiss publisher Gérald Cramer, who championed his graphic works. The poster represents the artist’s ongoing exploration of visual storytelling and his capacity to merge poetry and painting into a unified, emotional language.
Marc Chagall (1887–1985)
Psaumes de David (Psalms of David)
Lithograph on paper
Exhibition poster, Musée National Message Biblique Marc Chagall, Nice, 1980
Dimensions: 69 × 43 cm
This lithograph, created for the exhibition Psaumes de David at the Musée National Message Biblique Marc Chagall in Nice, reflects the artist’s lifelong dialogue between biblical themes and his poetic, dreamlike visual language. Executed in his characteristic style of fluid lines and floating figures, the work illustrates a joyful dance of figures set against a symbolic cityscape, evoking both the biblical Jerusalem and Chagall’s own memory-laden imagination.
Maya Necklace with Jade Pendant and Beads
Culture: Maya Civilization
Date: c. 600–900 CE (Late Classic Period)
Materials: Carved jadeite, stone beads, shell or bone beads, metal fittings
Dimensions: Pendant height approx. 6 cm; overall necklace length variable
Necklace featuring a carved jadeite pendant in the stylized form of an abstracted insect or shield-like emblem, defined by symmetrical lobes and a central vertical ridge with transverse bar. The pendant’s smooth, mottled green surface is characteristic of high-quality jadeite prized in Maya culture.
The necklace strand is composed of cylindrical jadeite beads, smaller green stone beads, and darker interspersed beads, possibly made of shell, bone, or stone. These are strung on metal-linked connectors, forming a V-shaped drop that emphasizes the central pendant.
Provenance:
Likely from the Maya lowlands, in present-day Guatemala, Belize, or southern Mexico.