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MARCEL DUCHAMP (1887-1968)
King and Queen, from: The Lovers
etching, on Japon nacrépaper, 1968, first state (of two), signed in pencil, numbered 1/30, published by Arturo Schwarz, Milan
Plate 505 x 325 mm.
Sheet 502 x 325 mm.
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Schwarz 652
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The figures to the left of the central motif of the cluster of cubes relate to Duchamp's designs for the King and Queen in his Pocket Chess Set from 1943. The dice, which represent the vagaries of chance separating the lovers, refer to Duchamp's poster for the Third French Chess Championship in Nice in 1925.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Association Marcel Duchamp.

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