Details

Provenance

Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet, Stockholm Acquired by the present owner circa 1948

Exhibited

Stockholm, Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet, 1954 Malmö, Konsthall, 1959, no. 35 (possibly titled Racine ) Stockholm, Moderna Museet, Fernand Léger, 1881-1955 , 1964, no. 110 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the mount along the top edge. There is an artist's pinhole to the upper centre of the left edge. There is a 2cm. repaired tear to the centre of the bottom edge and a 0.5cm. repaired tear to the left of the bottom edge. Apart from some minor surface dirt and two spots of medium rubbing, possibly intrinsic to the artist's process, to the abstract yellow and and green shape to the left of the composition, this work is in overall good condition.<br><br>Colours: The catalogue image is fairly accurate. "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 The present work relates to Léger's oil painting La Fleur polychrome of 1936.

Catalog summary

Fernand Léger COMPOSITION signed F.L. (lower right) gouache and brush and ink on paper 34.5 by 53.2cm., 13 5/8 by 20 1/2 in. Provenance Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet, Stockholm Acquired by the present owner circa 1948 Exhibited Stockholm, Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet, 1954 Malmö, Konsthall, 1959, no. 35 (possibly titled Racine ) Stockholm, Moderna Museet, Fernand Léger, 1881-1955 , 1964, no. 110 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the mount along the top edge. There is an artist's pinhole to the upper centre of the left edge. There is a 2cm. repaired tear to the centre of the bottom edge and a 0.5cm. repaired tear to the left of the bottom edge. Apart from some minor surface dirt and two spots of medium rubbing, possibly intrinsic to the artist's process, to the abstract yellow and and green shape to the left of the composition, this work is in overall good condition.<br><br>Colours: The catalogue image is fairly accurate. "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 The present work relates to Léger's oil painting La Fleur polychrome of 1936.