Lot 332
  • 332

FERNAND LÉGER | Composition

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

Description

  • Fernand Léger
  • Composition
  • monogramed F.L. and dated 44 (towards lower right)
  • gouache, ink and watercolour on paper
  • 29 x 42 cm; 11 3/8 x 16 1/2 in.
  • Executed in 1944.
gouache sur papiersigné aux initiales et daté 44 en bas à droite

Provenance

Galerie Ariel, Paris
Galerie Berggruen, Paris
Sale: Palais Galliera, Paris, November 28, 1971, lot 39
Acquired at the above sale and thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on cardboard, which is hinged to the overmount with tape along the upper edge. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There are a few pinholes to the centre of the upper edge and lower edges. There is a U shape repaired tear (approx. 1,5 cm long) to the left part of the lower edge. There are a few minor fine lines of craquelure in the white pigment. The sheet is slightly light stained and there is some mount staining to the extreme edges (not visible when framed). There are some dots of foxing and a few specks of superficial dirt in places. This work is in overall good condition.
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