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Fernand Léger
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- FEMME AVEC MAINS DEVANT SON VISAGE
- signed F.L. and dated 52 (lower right)
- brush and ink and pencil on paper
- 65.3 by 50cm., 25 3/4 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 artist's pinholes to the centre of the top and bottom edges and to all four corners. Apart from a small spot of discolouration towards the bottom left corner, and some overall time staining to the sheet, this work is in very good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate althought 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."