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Fernand Léger
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernand Léger
- Portrait de Paul Eluard
- signé du monogramme F.L. (en bas à droite)
- gouache sur papier calque marouflé sur toile
- 20 x 16 cm ; 7 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.
Provenance
Georges Bauquier, Biot
Acquis du précèdent par le propriétaire actuel
Acquis du précèdent par le propriétaire actuel
Literature
Frank Elgar, Picasso et Léger, deux hommes, deux mondes, Paris, 1954, reproduit p. 37
Condition
Executed on a transfer paper, laid down and stapled to the canvas. Close inspection reveals a very slight tear located in the black pigment in the second finger of the model's left hand and a tiny paint loss (approx. 0.8 x 0.8 cm) located in the red pigment. This work is in very 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."
Catalogue Note
signed with the artist monogram 'F.L.' (lower right); gouache on transfer paper laid down on canvas. Executed in 1947.