Thursday, July 14, 2011

"L'âne à la tour Eiffel"

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. 
 
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


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 
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