Details

Provenance

Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris Galerie Renée Ziegler, Zurich Waddington Galleries, London Acquired from the above by the late owner in 1969

Exhibited

London, Waddington Galleries, Works on Paper , 1969, illustrated in the catalogue Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. Taped to the window mount along the upper edge and to the lower corners. The sheet is slightly time stained. There are three scattered pin holes to the centre of the upper edge and two to the upper right corner. A few more scattered along the left edge not visible in the mount. A few tiny spots of foxing to the sheet. An approximately 1cm repair tear towards the centre of the lower edge, some previous tape and tape remnant to the reverse of all four extreme edges. 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."

Catalog summary

Fernand Léger La moissonneuse stamped F. Leger (lower right) and also on the reverse gouache and brush and ink on paper 40 by 61cm., 19 by 24in. Provenance Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris Galerie Renée Ziegler, Zurich Waddington Galleries, London Acquired from the above by the late owner in 1969 Exhibited London, Waddington Galleries, Works on Paper , 1969, illustrated in the catalogue Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. Taped to the window mount along the upper edge and to the lower corners. The sheet is slightly time stained. There are three scattered pin holes to the centre of the upper edge and two to the upper right corner. A few more scattered along the left edge not visible in the mount. A few tiny spots of foxing to the sheet. An approximately 1cm repair tear towards the centre of the lower edge, some previous tape and tape remnant to the reverse of all four extreme edges. 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."