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Provenance

Galerie Louise Leiris (no. 14637, ph. 30435) Parigi William Pall Gallery, New York Condition Executed on cream wove, not laid down and attached to the mount along the upper edge. There are thin strips of paper lining the edges of the recto which could be removed. There are lines of old tape lining the edges of the verso. There are spots of foxing towards the centre of the lower edge, a small tear (approx 1 cm long) to the centre of the right edge. This work is in overall 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."

Catalog summary

Fernand Léger Composition à la branche signed F.L (lower right) and bears the inscription Au très cher Carlos, Nadia Leger gouache on paper 9.6 x 13.6 in (visible dimensions) Provenance Galerie Louise Leiris (no. 14637, ph. 30435) Parigi William Pall Gallery, New York Condition Executed on cream wove, not laid down and attached to the mount along the upper edge. There are thin strips of paper lining the edges of the recto which could be removed. There are lines of old tape lining the edges of the verso. There are spots of foxing towards the centre of the lower edge, a small tear (approx 1 cm long) to the centre of the right edge. This work is in overall 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."