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D'APRÈS FERNAND LÉGER | Eléments mécaniques et végétal, premier état
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Eléments mécaniques et végétal, premier état
- signed with the artist's initials F.L and dated 53 (lower right); titled ELEMENTS MECANIQUES ET VEGETALS 1e ETAT, stamped COLLECTION Claude BRICE and inscribed CBrice (on the reverse)
- enameled painted ceramic
- 43,5 x 33,8 x 7 cm; 17 x 13 5/8 x 2 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1953 in the Brice's studio in Biot, this work is unique.
Provenance
Claude Brice, Biot
Private collection, France (by descent)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private collection, France (by descent)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Makassar-France, Fernand Léger, Roland Brice, Compagnons du grand feu, 2015, illustrated in the catalogue p. 61
Condition
Enameled painted ceramic. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There is some paint shrinkage in places notably in the yellow. There are some handling marks in places, some dust in the crevices and some light wear to the protruding elements. This work is in overall very 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."