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Fernand Léger
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- DEUX OISEAUX BLEUS DANS LE PAYSAGE
- signed F.L and dated 53 (lower right)
- brush and ink, gouache and watercolour on paper
- 40 by 60cm., 15 3/4 by 23 5/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris (acquired from the artist)
Jeffrey H. Loria & Co., Inc., New York
Jeffrey H. Loria & Co., Inc., New York
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at various points along all four edges, floating in the mount. The top, right and bottom edges are deckled. There is a 1cm. tear to the right edge near the blue bird. Apart from a few light scattered spots of studio dirt, this work is in very good condition.
Colours: The colours are overall fairly accurate although brighter in the original.
"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."