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Fernand Léger
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernand Léger
- Composition a la Chaise
- signed with initials F.L (lower right)
- Pen and ink over pencil on paper
- 42 by 33cm., 17 by 13in.
Provenance
Lionel Prejger, Paris
Browse and Darby Gallery, London
Sale: Christie's, London, 10th December 1997, lot 368
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 4th February 2004, lot 466
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Browse and Darby Gallery, London
Sale: Christie's, London, 10th December 1997, lot 368
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 4th February 2004, lot 466
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount in two places at the upper edge. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there is some light dirt to the extreme edges. There is an artist's pin hole to the centre of the upper edge. Otherwise this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: the papertone is warmer in the original when compared with the printed catalogue illustration.
"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."