March Chagall Gouaxhe on Paper

Updated September 1, 2026

Title: The Bride, Rooster and Flowers Technique: Gouache on paper Measures: 16 x 13 inches (40.6 x 33 cm) Year: Circa mid-20th century Modernist period Condition: Good condition. The work presents vibrant coloration, expressive brushwork, and clearly defined figural elements throughout. Minor surface wear, tonal variation, and handling marks consistent with age may be present. The paper appears stable and display-ready, retaining its dreamlike character and overall visual presentation. Presented framed. Provenance: From a private collection in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York. The work was retained in private hands before entering the present consignment. Information concerning its original acquisition and earlier ownership was not supplied. The above provenance reflects the ownership history that accompanied the artwork at the time it was received for cataloging. Visual Description: This dreamlike composition brings together a bride, a red-suited male figure, farm animals, flowers, and a village house beneath a deep blue sky. The veiled bride leans toward her companion at the left, while a large hybrid rooster and goat-like animal occupies the center. A brilliant bouquet of red, yellow, white, and violet flowers rises from a patterned vase on the right. Above, a red bird flies across the sky near a glowing circular form, while the house in the background contains a prominent eye. The combination of floating figures, symbolic animals, village imagery, and saturated color creates a poetic atmosphere associated with memory, love, celebration, and folklore. Bears an inscription reading “Marc Chagall” near the lower right. 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. price point than authenticated works by that artist, which may command significantly higher prices in the established fine-art market. Offered “in the style of” the named artist, the work should be appreciated and valued on its own merits as a hand-created piece inspired by an important artistic tradition. It provides an accessible way to acquire a visually compelling artwork reflecting the aesthetic qualities associated with a celebrated artist without the price expectations attached to an authenticated work.

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