Lot 39
  • 39

Fernand Léger

Estimate
65,000 - 85,000 EUR
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Description

  • Fernand Léger
  • ÉTUDE POUR L'ANNIVERSAIRE
  • signé avec les initiales F.L. (en bas à droite)
  • plume et encre sur papier

  • 59,2 x 51,3 cm
  • 23 3/8 x 20 1/8 in.

Provenance

Vente : Me Lenormand & Dayen, Paris, 25 mai 1988, lot 54
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel

Condition

Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down. The sheet is attached to the over mount along the edges and has been criss-crossed in gridlines by the artist. Apart from some light time-staining, and a few scattered media and rubbing marks, inherent to the artistic process, this work is in very 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."

Catalogue Note

signed with the initials 'F.L.' (lower right), pen and ink on paper. Executed circa 1950.