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Provenance

Rex & Heather Martienssen (a gift from the artist in 1936) Cecil Sash, London (by descent from the above in 1979) Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1984 and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 22, 2004, lot 472) Private Collection (acquired at the above sale) Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on card. The upper, left, and lower edges are deckled and the right edge is unevenly cut. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there is some mount staining visible along all four extreme edges. There are a few clustered pin-holes to the centre and right corner of the upper edge, and to the centre of the right edge. The colours are fresh and 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. 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 Signed F Léger , dated 1936 and inscribed A M. Martienssen, amicalement (lower right) Gouache and pencil on paper 10 3/4 by 13 1/4 in. 27.3 by 33.6 cm Provenance Rex & Heather Martienssen (a gift from the artist in 1936) Cecil Sash, London (by descent from the above in 1979) Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1984 and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 22, 2004, lot 472) Private Collection (acquired at the above sale) Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on card. The upper, left, and lower edges are deckled and the right edge is unevenly cut. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there is some mount staining visible along all four extreme edges. There are a few clustered pin-holes to the centre and right corner of the upper edge, and to the centre of the right edge. The colours are fresh and 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. 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.