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Fernand Léger
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- Paysage en Argonne
- Signed with the initials F.L and dated 9-16 (lower left)
- Pen and ink on a military postcard
- 3 1/2 by 4 3/4 in.
- 9 by 12.1 cm
Provenance
Collection Dangel, Paris
Galerie Berggruen, Paris
Douglas Cooper, Argilliers
Acquired from the above in 1956
Galerie Berggruen, Paris
Douglas Cooper, Argilliers
Acquired from the above in 1956
Literature
Douglas Cooper, Fernand Léger: Dessins de Guerre, 1915-1916, Paris, 1956, no. 9, illustrated pl. 9
Condition
The work is executed on a military postcard (cream wove paper). The sheet is affixed to a window mat along the top and bottom edges. The verso is inscribed. Minor skinning to the upper edge is present on verso. One tiny surface nick at the center of the composition is present and the paper is slightly faded overall. The work is in very good condition.
The present letter translates as follows:
Being unable to find new post cards in the country I felt it so hopeless I made my own. Allow me to send you the first of the series. It is a little cubist but theres nothing I can do, that is how I see things (its a landscape with two soldiers (see if you can find the soldiers!))
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.