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Fernand Léger
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- Composition aux contrastes or Composition au collier de perles
- monogramed F.L. and dated 35 (lower right)
- gouache, pencil and ink on paper
- 37,4 x 46,3 cm ; 14 3/4 x 18 1/4 in.
Provenance
Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York
Private collection, France
Private collection, France
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down of a cloth backing board. The upper, right and left edges are unevenly cut. There is a repaired tear to the centre of the lower edge (approx. 2 cm long) and one further to the centre of the left edge (approx. 2 cm long). The sheet is time-stained. There is some small spots of foxing in places. Otherwise this work is in overall 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."