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Lot 172
  • 172

Fernand Léger

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Fernand Léger
  • TOURNESOL
  • signed F.L. and dated 53 (lower right); signed F. Leger and dedicated a Liberman Amicalment on the reverse

  • gouache and ink wash on paper
  • 28 by 24cm., 11 by 9 1/2 in.

Provenance

Alexander Liberman, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper not laid down, attached to the overmount at two points along the top edge, the top edge is perforated and the edges are visible when framed. There are artist's pinholes to the centre of the top edge and to the top two corners. There are light flattened creases to the centre of the right and left edges. Apart from some fading to the inscription (visible in the catalogue illustration) and some overall studio dirt this work is in good condition. Colours: Overall accurate though brighter and more vibrant in the original. The paper tone is warmer in the original.
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