Marc Chagall, gouache on paper

Updated October 28, 2026

Title: Lovers with a Blue Horse, Flowering Tree, and Village Birds Technique: Gouache on paper Measures: 16 x 13 inches (40.6 x 33.0 cm) Year: Undated Condition: Appears in generally good visual condition based on the photographs supplied, with rich, layered coloration and lively brushwork, including more thickly applied touches in the flowers, the blossoming tree, and the white bird. No significant losses, tears, or creases are apparent in the available images. Minor surface irregularities, light handling marks, and age-related wear may be present. Presented in a gold-toned frame with a rounded profile and a slightly mottled finish, showing minor surface wear. Not examined out of the frame. Condition is described from the photographs supplied. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description. Provenance: Private Collection Visual Description: A tender, dreamlike scene in vertical format, centered on a pair of lovers whose heads lean together across the upper left of the composition. The woman, with long dark hair, a rosy cheek, and a string of pearls, wears a flowing turquoise and teal dress that sweeps down through the center of the sheet, one arm extended toward a lush bouquet of red, white, blue, and pink flowers at lower left. Behind her, a dark-haired man with a blue-shadowed face rests his head against hers. At upper right, the head of a blue and green horse with a flowing mane bends down toward the couple, beside a slender tree with a red-brown trunk crowned with blossoms of coral, rose, white, and cobalt. Below the tree, a white hen with a red comb stands among a cluster of small brown village houses, while a red bird with a curling tail floats above a soft pink cloud and a small brown goat or deer peers up from the lower left. The background is a softly brushed field of olive, ochre, umber, and muted green, with a small red sun ringed in yellow glowing at upper left. The floating figures, folkloric animals, village motifs, and poetic color reflect the visual language of twentieth-century modernist fantasy painting. The upper right bears a painted inscription reading "Marc Chagall." This composition reflects stylistic elements commonly associated with major figures in modern and contemporary art. For additional information regarding certification, provenance, or any inquiries about this piece or other items, please don't hesitate to contact us through the HiBid platform. A secondary market exists for uncatalogued artworks like this one, which often results in lower estimated and sale prices compared to catalogued artist works. If you have any specific questions or require further assistance in understanding the value, context, or details of this artwork, we are here to help and provide any additional information you may need.

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