Want to Sell Marc Chagall Bible Etchings? Our gallery reviews individual etchings, hand-colored impressions and complete sets for potential direct purchase. Send photographs for a free, confidential evaluation. We consider the exact composition, edition, signature, condition and ownership history.
Sell Your Marc Chagall
Send photographs and the details you know for a free, confidential evaluation and a potential direct purchase offer.
About Chagall’s Bible Etchings
Chagall’s Bible project comprises 105 etchings depicting Old Testament narratives. Begun in the 1930s following a commission from Ambroise Vollard, the project was published by Tériade in 1956. A separate hand-colored edition appeared in 1958. These editions require different catalogue, paper and signature comparisons.
Selected Hand-Colored Bible Etchings, 1958
Black-and-White and Hand-Colored Editions
| Edition | Identifying details |
|---|---|
| 1956 black-and-white edition | 105 etchings on Montval paper, issued in two volumes. Numbered edition of 275, plus 20 hors-commerce copies; signed on the justification page. Cramer Books 29. |
| 1958 hand-colored edition | 105 etchings with hand-applied color on Arches paper. Edition of 100, with individual sheets initialed and numbered in pencil. Cramer Books 30. |
| Proof impressions | Require identification of the state, paper, inscriptions and documented issue. A proof designation does not automatically establish a higher value. |
A signature printed from the plate is different from handwritten initials or a pencil signature. An individual sheet from the 1956 book can be an original etching without a separate hand signature.
Paper, Dimensions and Catalogue References
The 1956 edition uses Montval paper; the 1958 hand-colored edition uses Arches. Sheet and image dimensions differ, so identify the edition before comparing measurements. Cramer Books 29 and 30 distinguish these publications; Sorlier 199–303 identifies the etching sequence. Leave framed artwork in place for an initial inquiry.
Bible Etchings and Bible Lithographs
Chagall also made original biblical lithographs for publications including Verve. Those works belong to different projects from the 105 Bible etchings. The subject or title alone cannot establish the medium. We compare the physical work, publication details and catalogue reference before discussing the edition.
What is your Chagall Bible etching worth? The exact image, edition, hand-coloring, condition and documentation affect the evaluation. For a complete set, completeness and original materials also matter. Read our Marc Chagall value guide.
How Selling Works
- Send photographs and basic details. Use the form above and include any purchase records or edition information.
- Discuss the artwork with our gallery. We review the work and explain whether additional photographs, documentation or physical inspection are needed.
- Review the offer and sale terms. For works we are seeking, we may make a direct purchase offer. If agreed, we can coordinate payment, professional packing, insurance and transportation.
Read more about our selling process. There is no obligation to accept an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell one Bible etching?
Yes. We consider individual sheets as well as complete sets. Send photographs and any title, plate number or edition information you have.
Do handwritten initials count as a signature?
Documented examples from the 1958 edition carry Chagall’s handwritten initials, often “M. Ch.” These should be assessed together with the paper, numbering, coloring and edition details; initials alone do not establish authenticity.
Does hand-coloring make every impression identical?
No. Hand-applied color can vary between impressions. Color differences should be assessed against documented examples, along with fading, staining, repairs and any later additions.
What should I photograph for a complete set?
Photograph all 105 compositions, the title and justification pages, text where present, and original folders, covers and cases. Mention any missing sheets, repairs or other known condition issues.