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Provenance

Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris Kunsthalle, Basel Saidenberg Gallery, New York B.C. Holland, Inc., Chicago Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago James Francis Trezza, New York Acquired by 2007 by the present owner

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Louise Leiris, F. Léger, Dessins et gouaches 1909-1955 , 1958, no. 11, illustrated in the catalogue Condition The present work is executed on the reverse of a printed advertisement for artist supplies. Executed on cream wove paper laid down on card. Artist pinholes in all four corners. There are a few nicks to the extreme perimeter of the sheet and a flattened crease near the center of the right edge. The sheet may be slightly time darkened and the medium correspondingly slightly faded, otherwise fine. 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.

Catalog summary

Fernand Léger Composition mécanique Signed with the initials F.L. and dated 1918 (lower right) Pen and ink and pencil on paper 10 3/4 by 8 1/4 in. 27.1 by 21.2 cm Provenance Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris Kunsthalle, Basel Saidenberg Gallery, New York B.C. Holland, Inc., Chicago Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago James Francis Trezza, New York Acquired by 2007 by the present owner Exhibited Paris, Galerie Louise Leiris, F. Léger, Dessins et gouaches 1909-1955 , 1958, no. 11, illustrated in the catalogue Condition The present work is executed on the reverse of a printed advertisement for artist supplies. Executed on cream wove paper laid down on card. Artist pinholes in all four corners. There are a few nicks to the extreme perimeter of the sheet and a flattened crease near the center of the right edge. The sheet may be slightly time darkened and the medium correspondingly slightly faded, otherwise fine. 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.