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Fernand Léger
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- SKETCH FOR ROCKEFELLER STAIRWAY MURAL COMMISSION
- inscribed BAS (lower right)
- gouache on paper
- 24.5 by 28cm., 9 5/8 by 11in.
Provenance
Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York
Saidenberg Gallery, New York
Marlborough Godard, Toronto
Private Collection, Canada
Saidenberg Gallery, New York
Marlborough Godard, Toronto
Private Collection, Canada
Condition
Executed on buff-coloured wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount near the top two corners. There are two artist's pinholes to the centre of the upper edge. The bottom edge is uneven. Apart from time-staining to the visible areas of the sheet, and some scattered surface dirt, this work is in good condition.
"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."