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Fernand Léger
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernand Léger
- TRONCS D'ARBRES
- signed F.L. and dated 51 (lower right)
- gouache and ink wash 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 artist's pinholes to the centre of the top edge of the sheet. Apart from a flattened crease running horizontally across the centre of the work and some time staining to the exposed section of the sheet, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is warmer and the yellow is more vibrant 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."