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Fernand Léger
Estimate
280,000 - 350,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernand Léger
- Nature morte bleue et jaune
- signé F.LEGER et daté 38 (en bas à droite); titré NATURE-MORTE BLEUE-JAUNE, signé F.LEGER et daté 38 (au dos)
- huile sur toile
- 65,2 x 49,8 cm ; 25 5/8 x 19 5/8 in.
Provenance
Collection particulière, France
Par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Literature
Georges Bauquier, Fernand Léger Catalogue raisonné 1938-1943, Paris, 1998, no. 986, reproduit p. 26
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is a thin intermittent line of retouching along the lower edge of the canvas, a small area of retouching in the top left corner and a few small scattered spots of retouching predominately in the light pigment. Apart from some very faint lines of craquelure, 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
signed 'F.LEGER' and dated '38' (lower right); titled 'NATURE-MORTE BLEUE-JAUNE', signed 'F.LEGER' and dated '38' (on the reverse); oil on canvas. Painted in 1938.