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Provenance

Ladislas Segy (acquired from the artist) Thence by descent Condition Executed on cream wove paper laid down on card, which is in turn hinged to a mount along the top edge on verso. The paper's bottom, left and top edges are deckled; the right edge is cut. Art pinholes at three corners. Evidence of a prior mounting on the verso of the card. Work is slightly dirty and there are some surface abrasions to the medium: one at upper right in the white medium and another at lower right in the red medium. One spot of cracking in the white medium at upper left. Some illegible pencil notes both on the top of the sheet and the top of the card. This work is in 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. Catalogue Note Ladislas Segy was an African art dealer and avid collector who amassed a unique collection over a period of more than sixty years, including over 40,000 photographs of African art objects that now reside in the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C.

Catalog summary

Fernand Léger Composition murale Signed with the initials F.L and dated 29 (lower right) Gouache on paper 12 1/8 by 9 1/2 in. 30.7 by 24.1 cm Provenance Ladislas Segy (acquired from the artist) Thence by descent Condition Executed on cream wove paper laid down on card, which is in turn hinged to a mount along the top edge on verso. The paper's bottom, left and top edges are deckled; the right edge is cut. Art pinholes at three corners. Evidence of a prior mounting on the verso of the card. Work is slightly dirty and there are some surface abrasions to the medium: one at upper right in the white medium and another at lower right in the red medium. One spot of cracking in the white medium at upper left. Some illegible pencil notes both on the top of the sheet and the top of the card. This work is in 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. Catalogue Note Ladislas Segy was an African art dealer and avid collector who amassed a unique collection over a period of more than sixty years, including over 40,000 photographs of African art objects that now reside in the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C.