Selling a Marc Chagall begins with identifying the exact artwork and understanding its current market. Our process is designed to make it straightforward for owners of Chagall lithographs, prints, paintings, drawings, portfolios and other works to receive a confidential evaluation and, when appropriate, a direct purchase offer.
Step 1: Send Us Photographs of Your Marc Chagall
Start by sending clear photographs of the artwork. Whenever possible, include:
- Full front and back of the artwork
- Signature
- Edition number or proof designation
- Margins and sheet edges
- Stamps, labels or inscriptions
- Any visible condition issues
- Purchase invoices or provenance documentation
If you know the title, dimensions or Mourlot catalogue raisonné number, include those as well.
If you do not have all of this information, send what you have. Photographs are often enough for us to begin identifying a Marc Chagall.
Step 2: We Identify and Research the Artwork
We review the details you provide to determine exactly which Marc Chagall you own.
For lithographs and prints, this may include researching the title, date, medium, edition, proof type, signature, printer, publisher, paper and Mourlot catalogue raisonné reference.
Correct identification is essential because a signed and numbered lithograph, Artist’s Proof, unsigned book lithograph or reproduction may each occupy a very different market.
Step 3: We Review Condition and Provenance
Condition can have a significant effect on the value of a Marc Chagall work on paper.
We look for fading, staining, foxing, creasing, trimming, mounting, tape residue, tears, restoration and other changes to the artwork. The strength and freshness of the colors can also be particularly important for Chagall lithographs.
We also review any available provenance, including gallery invoices, auction records, collection history, labels and other documentation connected to the work.
Step 4: We Evaluate the Current Chagall Market
Once the artwork has been identified, we review relevant market information, including:
- Recent sales of the same or closely comparable Chagall
- Medium
- Signature and edition
- Proof type
- Mourlot reference
- Condition and color quality
- Provenance
- Rarity and current availability
- Collector demand
We focus on comparable examples of the specific artwork rather than general prices for works by Marc Chagall.
Step 5: Receive a Confidential Marc Chagall Valuation
After reviewing the artwork and current market, we will discuss our evaluation with you.
If additional photographs, documentation or a physical inspection are needed, we will explain what is required before a final purchase decision is made.
There is no obligation to sell simply because you requested a valuation.
Step 6: Receive a Direct Purchase Offer When Appropriate
For Marc Chagall works we are actively acquiring, we may make a confidential direct purchase offer.
Our interest may depend on the specific artwork, current inventory, condition and collector demand.
A direct sale can provide a more predictable alternative to waiting for an auction, especially when the artwork is already a work we are actively seeking.
Step 7: Confirm Payment and Transaction Details
If you decide to accept our offer, we confirm the purchase price and transaction terms before the artwork moves.
We will explain:
- Payment method and timing
- Any inspection requirements
- Packing and shipping arrangements
- Insurance during transit
- Sale documentation
The goal is for you to understand the transaction before completing the sale.
Step 8: We Coordinate Insured Packing and Shipping
For completed purchases, we can help coordinate appropriate packing, professional art handling and insured transportation.
The correct shipping method depends on whether the Chagall is framed or unframed, its dimensions, value, condition and location.
High-value Chagall works should be packed and transported appropriately rather than treated as ordinary parcel shipments.
What Marc Chagall Works Do We Consider?
We evaluate a wide range of Marc Chagall artworks, including:
- Signed lithographs
- Unsigned original lithographs
- Artist’s Proofs
- Printer’s Proofs
- Color lithographs
- Etchings and aquatints
- Individual portfolio prints
- Complete portfolios and illustrated books
- Drawings and works on paper
- Gouaches and watercolors
- Paintings
- Other unique works
Ready to Sell Your Marc Chagall?
If you are considering selling a Marc Chagall lithograph, print, painting, portfolio or other artwork, send us photographs and any documentation you have.
We can help identify the work, review the current market and determine whether it may be appropriate for a confidential direct purchase offer.