Lot 90
  • 90

FERNAND LÉGER | Marie l´acrobate (Saphire 21)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Fernand Léger
  •  Marie l´acrobate (Saphire 21)
  • image: 546 by 425mm 21 1/2 by 16 3/4 in
  • sheet: 648 by 495mm 25 1/2 by 19 1/2 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1948, signed in pencil, numbered 49/75, printed by Mourlot, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris, on Arches wove paper, framed

Condition

The full sheet (a deckle edge on each side), the red and yellow slightly attenuated, in good condition, a handling crease at centre broken through the sitter's top, a small skinned spot at right side of the image, a 5mm nick at right sheet edge, remains of hinging with associated skinning along each sheet edge verso, staining along the upper and lower sheet edges (and at centre verso showing through recto), framed.
"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.
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