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Provenance

C. Waeland, Trouville (acquired directly from the artist) Sale: Christie's, New York, November 3, 1993, lot 299 Acquired at the above sale Condition Executed on cream wove paper. Sheet is glued to card along the perimeter on the verso. Sheet is squared for transfer. There are a few minor areas of thin, stable cracking, mostly in the thicker areas of gouache. The sheet is slightly dirty throughout, and there is a 1 1/2-inch repaired tear on the bottom edge, just left of center. There is a pindot repaired tear at the extreme upper right corner. The sheet is slightly time-darkened, but the work is in good condition overall. 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.

Catalog summary

Fernand Léger Composition murale Signed F. Léger , dated 38 and inscribed a M. Waeland, amicalement Gouache, brush and ink and pencil on paper 10 5/8 by 15 3/4 in. 27 by 40 cm Provenance C. Waeland, Trouville (acquired directly from the artist) Sale: Christie's, New York, November 3, 1993, lot 299 Acquired at the above sale Condition Executed on cream wove paper. Sheet is glued to card along the perimeter on the verso. Sheet is squared for transfer. There are a few minor areas of thin, stable cracking, mostly in the thicker areas of gouache. The sheet is slightly dirty throughout, and there is a 1 1/2-inch repaired tear on the bottom edge, just left of center. There is a pindot repaired tear at the extreme upper right corner. The sheet is slightly time-darkened, but the work is in good condition overall. 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.