Details

Provenance

Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris Vente : Sotheby's, Londres, 1 juillet 1987, lot 510 Galerie Jan Krugier, New York Collection particulière, France

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Louise Leiris, Fernand Léger , 1958, no. 54 Hamburg, Kunsthalle, Die Französische Zeichnungen des 20. Jahrhunderts , 1959, no. 143

Literature

Centre Georges Pompidou, Musée national d'art moderne, Léger (catalogue d'exposition), Paris, 1981, reproduit p. 84 Condition Please note that measurements in inches are incomplete in the printed catalogue and should read 25 3/8 x 19 1/8 in.<br>Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down. There is a slight discoloration to the sheet due to light exposure. There are also some scattered stains, mostly along the edges. Apart from some very minor spots of foxing located around the edges and a 1x1cm spot of glue remnants on the collarbone of the lower left acrobat, possibly inherent to the artistic process, this work is in very 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note signed 'F.L.' and dated '39' (lower right), pen and ink on paper. Executed in 1939.

Catalog summary

Fernand Léger COMPOSITION AUX ACROBATES signé F.L. et daté 39 (en bas à droite) encre sur papier 64,4 x 48,6 cm 25 3/8 x 19 1/8 in. Provenance Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris Vente : Sotheby's, Londres, 1 juillet 1987, lot 510 Galerie Jan Krugier, New York Collection particulière, France Exhibited Paris, Galerie Louise Leiris, Fernand Léger , 1958, no. 54 Hamburg, Kunsthalle, Die Französische Zeichnungen des 20. Jahrhunderts , 1959, no. 143 Literature Centre Georges Pompidou, Musée national d'art moderne, Léger (catalogue d'exposition), Paris, 1981, reproduit p. 84 Condition Please note that measurements in inches are incomplete in the printed catalogue and should read 25 3/8 x 19 1/8 in.<br>Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down. There is a slight discoloration to the sheet due to light exposure. There are also some scattered stains, mostly along the edges. Apart from some very minor spots of foxing located around the edges and a 1x1cm spot of glue remnants on the collarbone of the lower left acrobat, possibly inherent to the artistic process, this work is in very 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note signed 'F.L.' and dated '39' (lower right), pen and ink on paper. Executed in 1939.