Original pastel painting on heavy black paper, signed bottom center, in vivid blue letters, ''Chagall''. Image depicts a red-haired mermaid in profile, suspended in her blue underwater world. She seems to behold the viewer with a sideways glance, hand outreached as if beckoning. Piece is executed in the Fauvist style of Marc Chagall (Russian, 1887-1985).The mermaid was a favored character of Chagall. This piece measures approximately 14'' x 11''.

Finger Lakes Auction has been commissioned to liquidate a collection of Fine Art from a Prominent European Collector and Dealer. This is one of the pieces from that collection. This item is being sold ''as is''. Unless otherwise noted, authenticity has not been firmly established.

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Provenance:
This piece comes from a Prominent European Collector of Fine Art.
Dimensions:
Approx. 14'' x 11''.
Circa:

Paper shows minimal signs of wear, or distress. Several marks and remnants of pencil writing are evident on the reverse of the artwork, while the front remains vibrant and intact. Some nicks and bumps around the edges. Paper curls when not weighted down. Please view pictures for more information.