Fernand Leger (1881-1955), Deux femmes (1934)
Fernand Léger (1881-1955) Deux femmes, 1934 Ink on salmon paper 25-1/4 x 19-1/2 inches (64.1 x 49.5 cm) (sheet) Initialed and dated lower right: F.L / 34 PROVENANCE: Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris; Gertrude Stein Gallery, New York; Private collection, New York, acquired from the above, 1967; By descent to the present owner. LITERATURE: J. Cassou & J. Leymarie, Léger: Dessins et gouaches, Paris, 1972, no. 1129; G. Néret, F. Léger, New York, 1993, p. 188, no. 253, illustrated in black and white. NOTE: This lot will be included in the archives of the Comité Léger and is accompanied by their certificate, no. FL-201902-000174. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Presents very well. Some toning to edges of sheet. Pinholes in upper left and right corners and at center of upper edge. A very few small repaired tears at edges. A very few scattered small dots of minor surface abrasion. Sheet is hinged to board along all edges of verso, preventing inspection of sheet verso. Framed with window mat under acrylic. Framed Dimensions 31 X 25 Inches
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Fernand Léger (1881-1955) Deux femmes, 1934 Ink on salmon paper 25-1/4 x 19-1/2 inches (64.1 x 49.5 cm) (sheet) Initialed and dated lower right: F.L / 34 PROVENANCE: Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris; Gertrude Stein Gallery, New York; Private collection, New York, acquired from the above, 1967; By descent to the present owner. LITERATURE: J. Cassou & J. Leymarie, Léger: Dessins et gouaches, Paris, 1972, no. 1129; G. Néret, F. Léger, New York, 1993, p. 188, no. 253, illustrated in black and white. NOTE: This lot will be included in the archives of the Comité Léger and is accompanied by their certificate, no. FL-201902-000174. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Presents very well. Some toning to edges of sheet. Pinholes in upper left and right corners and at center of upper edge. A very few small repaired tears at edges. A very few scattered small dots of minor surface abrasion. Sheet is hinged to board along all edges of verso, preventing inspection of sheet verso. Framed with window mat under acrylic. Framed Dimensions 31 X 25 Inches