"Revolution" by Marc Chagall at Bonhams
 

An unknown painting by Marc Chagall "Revolution", have never been exhibited at the Review, will be the top-lot auction of impressionist and modernist painting at auction Bonhams. Bidding will be held June 22 in London, said ArtDaily.
On the canvas impressive size Chagall depicted his vision of Russian events of 1917. In a picture, and revolutionary soldiers, and scenes from the life of the townsfolk. At present the canvas and "logos" Chagall: The image of the couple and goats.
Initially it was thought that the "Revolution" was established in 1937, but the Paris Chagall Committee held a scientific survey and found that the artist painted a picture in 1968. It turns out that for the characters, colors and composition work is comparable to other paintings Chagall that period, such as "War" (1966).
Chagall was very fond of his painting and kept it at home in French St. Paul de Vence until his death in 1985. According to the Committee of Chagall, the artist considered the "Revolution" as the quintessence of his work.
The picture was valued at 1,2 - 1,8 million pounds.
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