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Fernand Léger
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernand Léger
- Mère et enfant
- stamped with the monogram F.L. (lower right)
- gouache on paper
- 62.4 x 49.8 cm ; 24 1/2 x 19 5/8 in.
Provenance
Nadia Léger (widow of the artist)
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris (acquired from the above)
Fuji Television Gallery, Tokyo (acquired from the above in the 1970s)
Private Collection, Japan (acquired from the above in the 1980s)
Acquired from the above
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris (acquired from the above)
Fuji Television Gallery, Tokyo (acquired from the above in the 1970s)
Private Collection, Japan (acquired from the above in the 1980s)
Acquired from the above
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, attached to the overmount at the upper and side edges. The right edge is uneven with associated scuffs and nicks and the upper right and lower left corners are missing. There is an artists pinhole in the centre of the upper edge. There are traces of old the on the reverse at the upper and lower edges. There are some tiny black spots of pigment in the upper right corner. Apart from some light creasing and handling dirt this work is in overall very good original 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."