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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;San Fran Phil, post: 4274568, member: 22240&quot;]Hi Journey</p><p>Just some feedback on your Chagall:</p><p>This image does not appear in the catalogue raisonne for Chagall.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is likely an &quot;after&quot; ...either a lithograph (perhaps offset) or a serigraph(silkscreen). I can&#039;t tell from the photos. It would likely be a reproduction of a painting.</p><p><br /></p><p>They are also likely produced in large or unlimited editions.</p><p><br /></p><p>These are pretty common and often sold in galleries or on cruise ship or hotel auctions.</p><p><br /></p><p>Although foxing, mildew and paper discoloration (and paper loss, as seen on the left side) are common with older works on paper...they can also be due to improper storage or display. </p><p><br /></p><p>These factors might include a damp&nbsp; environment, hanging in direct sun (although the colors look vivid), storage in a basement or attic&nbsp; and , I think in this case, being improperly framed in acidic&nbsp; matt or tape.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have works form the 1800&#039;s in pristine condition and works form the 70&#039;s that look awful.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cleaning the piece is easy for a professional...but an educated guess is that it would cost more than the piece is worth...way more. I would consider it to be a decorative item, pending professional assessment.</p><p><br /></p><p>What did the auction house say?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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