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Provenance

Silva Palmeira, Lisbon Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Wool tapestry. Surface in generally good condition. Some discolorations visible on the reverse of the tapestry. 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 The color, form and gesture of the tapestry's image correlates with similar visual language found in Léger paintings spanning from the mid 1920s to the late 1930s. The work's blending of recognizable figuration with less discernible elements relates to the combined flowing and hard edged graphic forms found in Léger works during the noted time period, specifically regarding the string like motifs and primary color palette.

Catalog summary

Fernand Léger Girasol Wool tapestry 51 1/4 by 38 1/2 in. 130.8 by 98 cm Executed in 2001. Provenance Silva Palmeira, Lisbon Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Wool tapestry. Surface in generally good condition. Some discolorations visible on the reverse of the tapestry. 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 The color, form and gesture of the tapestry's image correlates with similar visual language found in Léger paintings spanning from the mid 1920s to the late 1930s. The work's blending of recognizable figuration with less discernible elements relates to the combined flowing and hard edged graphic forms found in Léger works during the noted time period, specifically regarding the string like motifs and primary color palette.