Fernand Léger
La statuette et le vase rouge
Property from a Private Parisian Collection
Fernand Léger
1881 - 1955
La statuette et le vase rouge
dated 51 and signed F LEGER (lower right); titled LA STATUETTE et le VASE ROUGE, signed F. LEGER and dated 51 (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
54 x 65 cm: 21¼ x 25⅝ in.
Painted in 1951.
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Provenant d'une Collection Particulière Parisienne
Fernand Léger
1881 - 1955
La statuette et le vase rouge
daté 51 et signé F LEGER (en bas à droite); titré LA STATUETTE et le VASE ROUGE, signé F. LEGER et daté 51 (au revers)
huile sur toile
54 x 65 cm: 21¼ x 25⅝ in.
Peint en 1951.
Canvas is not lined. There is some frame rubbing along all four edges and an associated indent towards the center of the right edge. There are scattered fly spots in places. There are a few thin superficial craquelures most predominantly in the green and yellow impastos. There are a few dots of varnish and ink (probably) to the upper right quadrant. There is a tiny pinhead sized paint loss located towards the lower right corner. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. 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.
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Atelier Fernand Léger, no. 177
Rupages collection, Grenoble
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Private collection, France (acquired from the above in 1988)
Thence by descent to the present owner
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Atelier Fernand Léger, no. 177
Collection Rupages, Grenoble
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Collection particulière, France (acquis auprès du précédent en 1988)
Puis par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Georges Bauquier, Fernand Léger, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint, 1949-1951, Paris, 2003, no. 1419, illustrated p. 178
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Georges Bauquier, Fernand Léger, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint, 1949-1951, Paris, 2003, no. 1419 reproduit p. 178