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Fernand Léger
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- OBJETS
- signed F. Léger and dated 30 (lower right); dedicated A Yvonne Zervos amicalement F. Léger on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 46.2 by 38cm., 18 1/8 by 15in.
Provenance
Yvonne Zervos, Paris (a gift from the artist)
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Charles Nilsson, Stockholm (sale: So♓theby's, London, 30t✱h March 1988, lot 201)
Exhibited
Saint-Etienne, Musée de Saint-Etienne, Art Abstrait, les premières générations 1910-1939, 1957, no. 71
Literature
Gilles Néret, Léger, Paris, 1990, no. 187, illustrated p. 149
Georges Bauquier, Fernand Léger, Catalogue raisonné 1929-1931, Paris, 1995, no. 726, illustrated p. 205
Georges Bauquier, Fernand Léger, Catalogue raisonné 1929-1931, Paris, 1995, no. 726, illustrated p. 205
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is a small 1cm. sq. area of retouching to the upper left corner, some small spots of retouching to the centre of the left edge, and some small spots of retouching around the bottom left and right corners, all visible under UV light. Apart from some wear to the extreme edges of the canvas, this work is in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."