- 420
After Fernand Léger
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- After Fernand Léger
- La Tête aux deux mains
- Inscribed and numbered Edition Originale de F. Leger no. 23 ceramiste R. Brice Biot. AM (on the reverse)
- Painted and partially glazed ceramic
- 18 by 12 1/2 in.
- 45.7 by 31.8 cm
Provenance
Roland Brice, Biot
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1953)
Thence by descent
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1953)
Thence by descent
Exhibited
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Levin Collection, 1955, no. 26
Detroit, Detroit Institute of Arts & West Palm Beach, Florida, Norton Gallery of Art, 1959 (on loan)
Detroit, Detroit Institute of Arts & West Palm Beach, Florida, Norton Gallery of Art, 1959 (on loan)
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There are no chips or losses visible. There are a few small scattered surface stains in the white areas but this could likely be addressed by a light cleaning. Otherwise fine.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
In a letter from the late Roland Brice dated June 11, 1953, the ceramicist indicates that this work was intended in a large edition size but due to various irregularities during the firing process many examples were subsequently destroyed, leaving only 10 examples intact.