Fernand Léger (b. Argentan 1881, d. Gif-sur-Yvette 1955)
“Fleur - Projet pour la couverture de 'Cahier d'Art'” or “Tournesol”, 1952–54. Signed F. L. Gouache on paper. Visible size 32×25 cm.
Literature: Christian Zervos (ed.): “Cahiers d'Art 1954 II”, 14 Rue du Dragon, Paris, 1954. The offered work is a study for the lithographic cover of the journal. The journal is enclosed. Provenance: Galerie Arditti, 15 Rue de Miromesnil, Paris. Provenance: Private collection, Denmark. Acquired from the above by the present owner's father, May 20, 1966. Original receipt is enclosed.
To be included in the forthcoming “Répertoire des oeuvres sur papier de Fernand Léger” under preparation by Mme Irus Hansma. Certificate No. 190/10/2017 from Mme Irus Hansma is enclosed.
Certificate from Comité Léger (Certificat no. FL-201709–000071) is enclosed. Here the work is dated c. 1952.
Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
Paintings & drawings, 5 December 2017
Not sold