Details

Provenance

Galerie Simon, Paris Galerie Bonnier, Lausanne Sale: Sotheby's, London, 2nd December 1992, lot 163 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Stockholm, Svensk Franska Konstgalleriet, Fernand Léger , 1961, no. 15 Stockholm, Moderna Museet, Fernand Léger , 1964, no. 108 Condition Executed on buff-coloured wove paper, laid down on board, hinged to the overmount at three points along the upper edge. There is a 4cm. repaired tear running horizontally to the centre of the right edge. There are some minor tape remnants to all four edges on the recto (not visible when framed) and to the upper and lower edge on the verso. There is some minor water staining to the centre left and upper right of the work, probably intrinsic to the laying down process. Apart from some minor time-staining to the sheet, this work is in good condition.<br><br>Colours: Overall more subtle in the original. "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."

Catalog summary

Fernand Léger COMPOSITION AU PROFIL signed F.L. and dated 32 (lower right) gouache and pencil on paper 35 by 50cm., 13 3/4 by 19 3/4 in. Provenance Galerie Simon, Paris Galerie Bonnier, Lausanne Sale: Sotheby's, London, 2nd December 1992, lot 163 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Exhibited Stockholm, Svensk Franska Konstgalleriet, Fernand Léger , 1961, no. 15 Stockholm, Moderna Museet, Fernand Léger , 1964, no. 108 Condition Executed on buff-coloured wove paper, laid down on board, hinged to the overmount at three points along the upper edge. There is a 4cm. repaired tear running horizontally to the centre of the right edge. There are some minor tape remnants to all four edges on the recto (not visible when framed) and to the upper and lower edge on the verso. There is some minor water staining to the centre left and upper right of the work, probably intrinsic to the laying down process. Apart from some minor time-staining to the sheet, this work is in good condition.<br><br>Colours: Overall more subtle in the original. "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."