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Marc Chagall after. — The Tribe of Simeon, from Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem
Marc Chagall after.

The Tribe of Simeon, from Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem

This 1964 lithograph by Marc Chagall represents one of twelve maquettes he created for stained glass windows commissioned for Jerusalem, showcasing his characteristic blend of modernist color theory and Jewish spiritual imagery. The work was printed in colors by the renowned Parisian publisher Mourlot and numbered from an edition of 150 on Arches paper, measuring 755 by 525 millimeters. Chagall's design for the Tribe of Simeon exemplifies his innovative approach to translating biblical narratives into luminous, abstract compositions intended for ecclesiastical architectural contexts.

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Lithograph printed in colours, 1964, signed in pencil, numbered from the edition 150, published by Mourlot, Paris, on Arches paper, with full margins, sheet 755 x 525mm (29 3/4 x 20 3/4in) (unframed), Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Joan Miró (1893-1983) La Femme aux Bijoux (Dupin 452), Estimate: £8,000 - 12,000, Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) The Judgement of Paris (Field 79-3; M&L 1562), Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500, Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) Dahlia Rapax, from Surrealistic Flowers

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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026

March 31, 2026

Lot 200

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Marc Chagall after., The Tribe of Simeon, from Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem

This 1964 lithograph by Marc Chagall represents one of twelve maquettes he created for stained glass windows commissioned for Jerusalem, showcasing his characteristic blend of modernist color theory and Jewish spiritual imagery. The work was printed in colors by the renowned Parisian publisher Mourlot and numbered from an edition of 150 on Arches paper, measuring 755 by 525 millimeters. Chagall's design for the Tribe of Simeon exemplifies his innovative approach to translating biblical narratives into luminous, abstract compositions intended for ecclesiastical architectural contexts.

Medium
Lithograph printed in colours, 1964, signed in pencil, numbered from the edition 150, published by Mourlot, Paris, on Arches paper, with full margins, sheet 755 x 525mm (29 3/4 x 20 3/4in) (unframed), Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Joan Miró (1893-1983) La Femme aux Bijoux (Dupin 452), Estimate: £8,000 - 12,000, Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) The Judgement of Paris (Field 79-3; M&L 1562), Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500, Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) Dahlia Rapax, from Surrealistic Flowers
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Related themes

20th Century, Biblical Subject Matter, Vibrant Color Palette, Cubist-influenced, Religious Symbolism, Modernism, Russian-French Artist, Stained Glass

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