- 156
After a design by Fernand Léger
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- After a design by Fernand Léger
- La Branche
Inscribed F. Léger, numbered 3/8 and inscribed with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
- Bronze
- Height: 21 5/8 in.
- 55 cm
Provenance
Paul Haim
Gallery Nii, Tokyo (sold: Sotheby's, London, November 14, 1985, lot 286)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Paris, Musée Galliéra, Fernand Léger (exhibition catalogue), 1969, no. 125, illustration of another cast
Condition
The sculpture is in excellent condition. It displays a rich dark brown uniform patina that is in excellent condition. Irregularities in the surface from tooling and modeling are inherent to the cast. No significant scratches or abrasions were found on the surface. The sculpture is clean and exhibits a fresh protective wax coating. The sculpture is structurally sound.
The above condition report has been provided by Jackie Wilson of Wilson Conservation, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
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.