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Lot 173
  • 173

Fernand Léger

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Fernand Léger
  • PORTRAIT DE FEMME
  • signed F.L. and dated 50 (lower right)
  • brush and ink on paper
  • 65.2 by 50cm., 25 5/8 by 19 3/4 in.

Provenance

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

Condition

Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down, T-hinged to the mount at two points along the top edge. There are two small pieces of tape attached to the reverse of the lower corners. There is a flattened crease to the lower right corner. Apart from some overall time staining and some very light studio dirt, this work is in good condition. Colours: Overall fairly accurate although warmer in the original.
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