Lot 54
After Fernand Léger (1881-1955)
Lot 54 Details
After Fernand Léger (1881-1955), French
“FEMME DEBOUT” (ALSO TITLED FEMME AU FAUTEUIL), 1953
Colour lithograph; signed with initials and dated ‘53 in the plate lower right, signed with initials and numbered 6/200 in pencil to margin, titled “Femme Debout” to the catalogue entry adhered to the verso backing
Image 19 ins x 15.5 ins; 48.3 cms x 39.4 cms
Estimate $800-$1,200
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Provenance:
Sotheby & Co., London, July 23, 1968, Lot 34 as “Femme Debout”, labels verso backing;
From whom purchased by Dr. Paul P. Biringer, Toronto;
His Estate by descent through the family, Toronto
Note:
This work relates to Leger’s “Femme à l'écharpe” - a gouache, watercolour, brush and India ink on paper dated 1953 depicting a similar model standing by a chair.