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Fernand Léger
Estimate
65,000 - 85,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernand Léger
- Composition aux papillons
- porte le cachet d'atelier F.LEGER (en bas à droite)
- gouache sur papier calque marouflé sur papier
- 59,6 x 50,6 cm ; 23 1/2 x 19 7/8 in.
Provenance
Georges Bauquier, Biot
Acquis du précèdent par le propriétaire actuel
Acquis du précèdent par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Gilbert & Paul Pétridès, Fernand Léger, 2006, no. 17
Condition
Executed on transfer paper, laid down on paper, fixed to the overmount along upper and lower edges. There is a pinhole on the upper right corner and some minor wears all over the four edges with a minor finger mark in the black pigment below the beige butterfly. Apart from some tiny repaired 1 cm long tears towards lower left edge and right centre edge, 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."
Catalogue Note
stamped 'F.LEGER' (lower right); gouache on transfer paper laid down on paper. Executed in 1948.