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FERNAND LÉGER | Les Illuminations de Rimbaud
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernand Léger
- Les Illuminations de Rimbaud
- monogramed F.L. and dated 48 (lower right)
- gouache and India ink on paper
- 32,2 x 24,1 cm; 12 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1948.
Provenance
Louis Grosclaude (gift from the artist)
Galerie Bischofberger, Zürich
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Galerie Bischofberger, Zürich
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and set between the two halves of the mount. The paper surface is undulating. There is a tiny area of loss to the paper surface towards the centre of the extreme left edge and there are some flattened creases in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall 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."
"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."