Lot 3279 - A205 Impressionist & Modern Art - Friday, 23. June 2023, 04.30 PM
FERNAND LÉGER
(Argentan 1881–1955 Gif-sur-Yvette)
Les plongeurs. 1942.
Gouache on paper.
Signed lower right: F Leger.
56 × 43.5 cm.
We would like to thank Irus Hansma for confirming the authenticity of the work, 15.5.2023.
Provenance:
- W.K. Harrison collection, New York, acquired directly from the artist.
- Auction Sotheby's, London, 24.3.1998, lot 83.
- Private collection Germany, acquired at the above auction.
- Auction Sotheby's, London, 4.2.2004, lot 516.
- Private collection Geneva, acquired at the above auction.
The gouache is a study for the painting 'Les plongeurs polychromes' from 1942–46, which is part of the collection of the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot.
Provenance:
- W.K. Harrison collection, New York, acquired directly from the artist.
- Auction Sotheby's, London, 24.3.1998, lot 83.
- Private collection Germany, acquired at the above auction.
- Auction Sotheby's, London, 4.2.2004, lot 516.
- Private collection Geneva, acquired at the above auction.
The gouache is a study for the painting 'Les plongeurs polychromes' from 1942–46, which is part of the collection of the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 30 930 / 51 550)
Sold for CHF 61 300 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.