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Fernand Léger
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- David triomphant - Costume Design for the King
- Signed with the initials FL (lower right) and stamped with Lifar's collection mark (upper left); inscribed with Leger's color notes and David Triomphant / Fernand Leger / Col. de Serge Lifar (in pen, likely Lifar's hand, on the reverse)
- Watercolor heightened with gold paint over pencil on paper
- 14 1/2 by 11 3/8 in.
- 36.8 by 28.9 cm
Provenance
Serge Lifar (and sold: Sotheby's, London, May 9, 1984, lot 131)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Watercolor heighted with gold paint over pencil on paper, sheet in generally good condition aside from uneven edges. Recto: in generally good condition aside from several small hard creases near upper edge, scattered staining and artist's studio materials, and faint handling marks. Verso: Hinged by two pieces of white tape along upper edge; in similar condition to the recto.
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.