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Fernand Léger
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- DEUX MARINS
- signed F.L. and dated 50 (lower right)
- brush and ink on paper
- 65 by 50.2cm., 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
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, T-hinged to the mount at two points along the top edge. There are small pieces of tape to the reverse of all four corners. There is a 1.5cm. tear to the centre of the right edge. Apart from some studio dirt and light time staining to the exposed area of the sheet, this work is in very good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate although the paper tone is warmer in the original.
"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."
Catalogue Note
COMP: 439D07009_COMP
Fernand Léger, Composiition aux deux matelots, 1951, oil on canvas, Musée National Fernand Léger, Biot