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Fernand Léger
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- Le Tournesol sur tige
- signed FL (lower right)
- ceramic in six elements
- height : 163 cm ; 64 1/8 in.
Provenance
Claude Brice, Biot
Acquired from the above
Acquired from the above
Condition
The colours have remained bright. There is a 2cm chip to the black pigment on the blue and yellow piece in the upper left (visible in the catalogue illustration) and some minor abrasion to the edges. There is a 5cm diagonal incision to the white lower edge of the central piece, inherent to the artistic process. There is some surface dirt throughout with some accretions and inherent flaws to the painted ceramic areas. Overall this work is in 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.
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."