Lot 38
  • 38

Fernand Léger

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Fernand Léger
  • BAIGNEUSES SUR LA PLAGE
  • signé avec les initiales F.L. et daté 42 (en bas à droite)

  • plume et encre de Chine sur papier
  • 38,4 x 51,1 cm
  • 15 1/8 x 20 1/8 in.

Provenance

Galerie Louis Carré & Cie, Paris (acquis auprès de l'artiste en juillet 1946)
Vente : Artcurial, Paris, Ancienne Collection Louis Carré, 10 décembre 2002, lot 313
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is attached to the overmount along the edges. There is a restored vertical tear running from the centre of the upper edge to the centre of the lower edge. There is a very minor repaired tear towards the centre of the right edge as well as a waterstain in the upper left corner and another towards the centre of the lower edge (possibly inherent to the artistic process and visible in the catalogue illustration). This work is in overall stable 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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Catalogue Note

signed with the initials 'F.L.' and dated '42' (lower right), pen and ink on paper. Executed in 1942.