British & Continental | September 9, 2025
Tue, Sep 9, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 166
Fernand Leger
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
Sold for
$20,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(French, 1881-1955)
L'Homme a la nature morte (B29835), circa 1937, signed with monogram lower right "F.L.", authentication verso in ink and signed by Georges Bauquier, dated 4 October, 1985, with the stamp "Musee National Fernand Leger", gouache over pencil, with pencil grid on paper, 12-5/8 x 15-1/2 in.; modern wood frame, 27-1/4 x 30-1/4 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Paris Galerie Baudoin Lebon, Paris; Waddington Galleries Limited, London; Property from an Important Chicago Collection
Note: A facsimile authentication document states, "This work dates from circa 1937. are several thematically related paintings of the same year: See [Bauquier] nos. 914, 915, 916 & 918 in 'Fernand Léger: Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint 1932-1937' This work will be included in the Catalogue Raisonné of the work of Fernand Léger currently in preparation by Monsieur Georges Bauquier, to be published by Maeght Editeur"
This lot is also accompanied by a facsimile of an original receipt.
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Private Collection, Paris Galerie Baudoin Lebon, Paris; Waddington Galleries Limited, London; Property from an Important Chicago Collection
handling smudges, hinged/floated with archival tape on mount, pin holes at center and edges likely by artist, light toning, paper tape at edges verso; frame with minor wear - Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
