- 391
After Fernand Léger
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- After Fernand Léger
- Les Constructeurs
- Woven with the artist's signature F. Leger (lower right) and with the monogram of Felletin Pinto, Aubusson, FP (lower left); woven with the number 2/6 (on the reverse) and with a label from Tapisserie D'Abusson Fellatin Pinton
- Hand-woven Aubusson wool tapestry
- 96 1/4 by 68 7/8 in.
- 244.4 by 175 cm
Aubusson tapestry
Provenance
Jane Kahan Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above
Acquired from the above
Condition
This work is in excellent condition. Colors are vibrant, no tears or damages.
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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.
Catalogue Note
Fernand Léger first embarked on the theme of construction workers in 1940, and in the following decade produced a number of paintings, drawings and sketches on this subject culminating in the monumental oil Les Constructeurs of 1950 now in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot. Léger's work is particularly well suited to being transformed into tapestry, which highlights strong and contrasting compositions.