David Messer Listed Paris Artist Early 1957 Oil Painting "Tribute to Chagall" by the Renowned Listed Paris Artist David Messer (1902 - 1998) Oil on Canvas In his typically Thick Impasto genre style Signed in English bottom left Signed again on the Reverse and Dated 57 Small paint loss top right, and another tiny paint loss bottom middle, as is typical with such Thick Impasto paintings, -see close-up photos - Measures approx. 19 1/2" x 25 1/2" or 49.5 cm x 65 cm Not Framed - sitting on its stretcher The Artist: David Messer is a highly acclaimed international artist. His Art works have fetched thousands of dollars at auctions. He was born in Poland in 1912 and at the age of 12 he left his family and immigrated to Palestine. In 1940 he joined the British Army. His family, left in Poland, were all murdered in the Holocaust. In 1955 he left for Paris, studied Art, and dedicated his next 40 years to Art. In his Paris studio, he hosted many famous Israeli artists. His works have been sold all over the world, including Paris. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND that whilst I HAVE DONE MY BEST to give a fair and accurate description of this item, please note that this seller is not an expert in any of the items being offered, therefore all dates and descriptions are only my opinion and should not be taken as statements of fact. All items are sold AS IS and would be buyers should look carefully at the photographs, ask any questions, and assure themselves that they are happy with the item before bidding. All sales are final. If you have any questions about it please Email me and ask before bidding and I will do my best to answer them. Please be fair to me and all sellers and at least give us a chance to fix problems before you leave feedback, make PayPal claims or leave DSR?s. One final word - I want ALL my customers to be satisfied, so if you are not, for ANY reason, please email me before you leave feedback or file a claim and give me a chance to make you satisfied. Return Policy: I have a 3-day Return Policy only for items which have been inaccurately or incorrectly described. Combined Shipping Policy: Combined Shipping I am happy to offer Combined Shipping as follows: Shipping Discounts 1) When purchasing 2-5 items: 10% off on all Shipping Handling. 2) When purchasing 6-10 items: 20% off on all Shipping Handling. I am determined to give a great level of Customer Service. My motto is simple - RELIABILITY! Therefore I would very much appreciate that if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time: Cellphone: 972-54-4277084 Fax : 972-3-9607718 International Buyers ? Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. We can not take responsibility for Customs Delays! Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying!