Auction 91 Part 1 Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art

Marc Chagall, Vitraux pour Jérusalem (The Jerusalem Windows) – Two Original Lithographs

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Sold for: $275
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Marc Chagall, Vitraux pour Jérusalem [Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows]. Foreword and comments by Jean Leymarie. Monte Carlo: André Sauret, 1962. French.
Overview of the process of Chagall's twelve stained glass window designs for the synagogue of the Hadassah Medical Centre in Jerusalem. The windows, depicting the Twelve Tribes of Israel, are one of Chagall's most famous works.
The book is llustrated with many plates (in color and black-and-white), and features two original color lithographs by Chagall.
210, [3] pp. (including plates), 32.5 cm. Good condition. Stains to edges and endpapers. Cloth boards, with the original dust jacket (minor blemishes to edges of jacket). Card slipcase.
Bibliophile Editions, Limited Editions with Prints, Jewish and Israeli Art
Bibliophile Editions, Limited Editions with Prints, Jewish and Israeli Art