*Marc CHAGALL (1887-1985) - Lot 130

*Marc CHAGALL (1887-1985) L'envol de l'ange au livre, circa 1935 Ink signed lower right. 28.7 x 44.4 cm Provenance : - Gift of the artist to Père Jean-Augustin Maydieu (1900-1955) - Private collection, by donation. - Private collection, by descent. We thank the Comité Marc Chagall for confirming the authenticity of this work on April 2, 2025. A certificate of authenticity from the Comité Marc Chagall will be given to the buyer. *Resale rights at the buyer's expense. Ordained a priest in 1930, Père Maydieu played a key role in Éditions du Cerf, contributing to its renown. He was also editor-in-chief of the magazine "La Vie intellectuelle" from 1935. Committed to the dialogue between faith and culture, he helped found the Comité national des écrivains in 1942, alongside Jean Paulhan. Father Maydieu was renowned for his profound theological thinking and his commitment to spreading the Christian faith in the intellectual context of his time. His life and work continue to influence debates on the role of the Church in contemporary society.