Marc Chagall Vintage 1960 Mid Century Modernist Lithograph Print Framed French Poster " Paris - Le Champs Elysees " 1954

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This Marc Chagall very rare vintage 1960 Mid Century Modernist lithograph print custom framed iconic French poster " Paris - … Read more This Marc Chagall very rare vintage 1960 Mid Century Modernist lithograph print custom framed iconic French poster " Paris - Le Champs Elysees " 1954, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The Modernist poster print is published by The Museum Prints Society, printed in 1960 in an unnumbered limited edition as part of a folio of eight French posters including works by Picasso, Chagall, Leger, Matisse, and Miro.

It features an iconic French poster artwork image originally created by Chagall in 1954 titled " Paris - Le Champs Elysees ". The original poster from which this poster is reproduced was first printed by Mourlot Paris, published on the occasion of the 1954 exhibition at the famous Galerie Maeght in Paris.

This is a rare opportunity for true Chagall and Modernism fans and collectors as this coveted image French poster print is long out of print and very scarce to find.

Marc Chagall ( 1887 - 1985 ) The French Russian born Jewish Expressionist artists is known for both his sense of color and fluid aesthetic. His early Modernist artworks explore concepts and themes of spirituality, angelic influences, and the Jewish cultural life human experience. Chagall is commonly regarded as the quintessential preeminent Jewish artist of The 20th Century. His mastery of the expressive language of color, and creations in nearly every medium and form of art won him recognition as a leading figure in world Modern Art. Artworks by Chagall are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

The visionary genius Aime Maeght opened his infamous art Gallery The Galerie Maeght in 1945 in Paris France. Coinciding with the end of World War II and the return of many exiled artists back to France. The greatest international artists of the time exhibited at the gallery including Francis Bacon, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Wasily Kandinsky, Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Lindner, Henri Matisse, Paul Rbeyrolle, and Walasse Ting among many others.

The venerable famous printing house of Imprimerie Mourlot Paris was founded in 1852 by The Mourlot Family. It is known worldwide for its fine art lithography printing, and one of their most important contributions was to be the art poster. Mourlot became the place where posters were prepared and produced as works of art in their own right.

The rare out of print framed vintage French poster print measures 16 1/4" W X 20 1/4" H X 1" D. It is custom framed with Uv protective plexiglass in a Contemporary Modern rose gold tone matte satin finish metal frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent condition. The poster print is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and some light visible surface wear in the margin border area. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price.

* The last photo is of the folio folder that this poster print was a part of. The folio folder is shown for origin reference and is not included in this sale of the framed poster print. See less