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Fernand Léger
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- L'Obusier de 220
- Signed with the initials FL, dated 10-16 and inscribed Verdun l'obusier de 220 (lower right)
- Pen and ink on a military postcard
- 5 1/2 by 3 5/8 in.
- 14 by 9.2 cm
Provenance
Collection Dangel, Paris
Dougles Cooper, Argilliers
Acquired from the above in 1956
Dougles Cooper, Argilliers
Acquired from the above in 1956
Literature
Douglas Cooper, Fernand Léger: Dessins de Guerre, 1915-1916, 1956, no. 36, illustrated pl. 36
Condition
This work is executed on a military postcard (cream wove paper). The sheet is taped to the window mat at the upper left and bottom right on verso. The verso is inscribed. There is a small loss to the extreme lower right edge as well as a couple pin head sized loses which are now filled. The sheet has darkened with time and is somewhat undulating. Overall good condition.
The present letter translates as follows:
Accept my Cubism ! F. Léger
Since you so easily discovered my soldiers I can no longer really hide anything from you and today I am sending you a superb canon with some houses that are broken up but
its Verdun!
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.