- 108
After Fernand Léger
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- After Fernand Léger
- L'oiseau rouge dans le bois (Saphire E19)
- signed and numbered 89/125
- Aquatint printed in colours
- plate: 455 by 642mm 18 by 25 1/4 in
- visible sheet: 490 by 672mm 19 1/4 by 26 1/2 in
Aquatint printed in colours, 1953, signed in ballpoint pen, numbered 89/125, on BFK Rives wove paper, published by Atelier Lacourière, Paris, with their blindstamp, framed
Condition
With wide margins (a deckle at three sides), the signature attenuated, a 14mm tear at the right edge of sheet (away from the image), a couple of bands of foxing at the side margins moving into the image and more occasional foxing overall, soft handling creases, strips of prior tape along the upper edge of the sheet verso and some minute spots of pigment residue verso, framed.
"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."