Print, number 53, lithograph
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The appraised work appears to be a 1966 lithograph executed by Russian-French artist Marc Chagall (1887-1985) often titled as “Frontispiece, from The Story of Exodus.” The print depicts Moses and the Tablets of the Law, and was designed as part of the artist’s portfolio of 24 prints. Chagall often drew inspiration from Biblical subject matter, and the print is rendered in his characteristic whimsical, poetic style. The estimate provided is based on comparables recently offered and sold at auction. The appraised work's size, composition, medium and condition (based on images provided), as well as the artist's current auction market were taken into consideration when determining the estimate. In many cases, pricing for similar examples available on the primary (retail) market vary, and are often higher than secondary (auction) market examples.