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Christie’s Hong Kong is Thrilled to Present

MARC CHAGALL, COLOUR OF LIFE: WORKS FORMERLY FROM THE ARTIST’S ESTATE (PART 2)

Hong Kong APAC 10 October 2022

Christie’s Hong Kong is Thrilled to Present

20 Artworks Offered to Market for the First Time

With a Total Low Estimate of HK$31 Million / US$3.9 Million

Standalone Day Sale: 1 December 2022

Public Preview: 26 – 30 November 2022

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Christie’s Hong Kong will offer the second part of the ‘Marc Chagall, Colour of Life’ sale series as part of its 2022 Autumn Auctions

All 20 of the works, comprised of oils and works on paper, are formerly from the artist’s estate and are being offered to the market for the first time, with a total low estimate of HK$31 million / US$3.9 million

The first part of the Chagall Estate collection was 100% sold in London in June with strong participation from Asian buyers

This second sale in Hong Kong underscores Christie’s as the leading platform for presenting works by Chagall across its global salerooms

Hong Kong – On 1 December, Christie’s will present ‘Marc Chagall, Colour of Life: Works Formerly from the Artist’s Estate (Part 2)’, a dedicated auction presenting a superb selection of 20 works by modernist master Marc Chagall, one of the most eminent European artists of the 20^th century. Originating from the artist’s estate, the works have never been offered for sale before. This is the second in a series of global sales dedicated to Chagall, the first of which took place in London in June and was 100% sold, achieving 194% of the pre-sale low estimate.

Throughout his prolific artistic career, Chagall was captivated by a number of themes and motifs which he depicted in multiple guises, constantly developing new and innovative techniques and approaches that enriched his iconic idiosyncratic style. This collection of 20 works encompasses key strands from Chagall’s oeuvre, including: the profound strength of love; the emotional and spiritual connection with his homeland; the joy and beauty of nature; the nurturing artistic richness of Paris; and, art as a means of exploring personal and collective identities.

Public Preview:

Hong Kong | 26 – 30 November | Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No.1 Harbour Road, Wanchai

Live Auction:

Hong Kong | 1 December | Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No.1 Harbour Road, Wanchai

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.