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Provenance

Georges Bauquier, Biot Acquis du précèdent par le propriétaire actuel

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Gilbert & Paul Pétridès, Fernand Léger , 2006, no. 17 Condition Executed on transfer paper, laid down on paper, fixed to the overmount along upper and lower edges. There is a pinhole on the upper right corner and some minor wears all over the four edges with a minor finger mark in the black pigment below the beige butterfly. Apart from some tiny repaired 1 cm long tears towards lower left edge and right centre edge, 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. 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 stamped 'F.LEGER' (lower right); gouache on transfer paper laid down on paper. Executed in 1948.

Catalog summary

Fernand Léger Composition aux papillons porte le cachet d'atelier F.LEGER (en bas à droite) gouache sur papier calque marouflé sur papier 59,6 x 50,6 cm ; 23 1/2 x 19 7/8 in. Provenance Georges Bauquier, Biot Acquis du précèdent par le propriétaire actuel Exhibited Paris, Galerie Gilbert & Paul Pétridès, Fernand Léger , 2006, no. 17 Condition Executed on transfer paper, laid down on paper, fixed to the overmount along upper and lower edges. There is a pinhole on the upper right corner and some minor wears all over the four edges with a minor finger mark in the black pigment below the beige butterfly. Apart from some tiny repaired 1 cm long tears towards lower left edge and right centre edge, 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. 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 stamped 'F.LEGER' (lower right); gouache on transfer paper laid down on paper. Executed in 1948.