Russian-born artist (1887–1985) whose colorful, fanciful depictions of peasant life, Judaica, and other subjects earned him a place among the best-known visual artists of the 20th century. Signed book: Burning Lights by Bella Chagall (illustrated by Marc Chagall). First edition, first printing. NY: Shocken Books, 1946. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 268 pages. Signed in ink on the front free end page “Marc Chagall, 1946–47, N.Y.,” Chagall adding a drawing of a menorah with eight lit candles. Housed in a custom cloth clamshell box. Light toning, soiling, and wear to jacket (a few small chips and tears), light wear to spine ends, a hint of subtle toning to interior, and ink presentation inscription to signed page, otherwise fine condition. JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
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