$1,920
Fernand (Joseph Henri) Léger (French, 1881-1955) Two Costume Designs from David Triomphant : Le percepteur , 1937 and Enfants , 1936 Both unsigned and titled in pencil within the composition l. c.; Percepteur inscribed "David Triomphant étude/G.308-18/G.A.-18 24,5 x 20" and Enfants inscribed "David Triomphant étude/24,5 x 20/G.A-2/G308-2" in pen on the reverse, Enfants identified on a label and with Sotheby's labels affixed to the backing. Graphite and gouache on paper, sheet sizes to 9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in. (24.8 x 20.0 cm), both framed. Condition: Transparent and paper tape hinged to window mat, old transparent tape residue, minor toning, creases to margins, Percepteur with folded right and bottom margins. Provenance: Sotheby's London, Impressionist and Modern Art and Ceramics: including Set and Costume Designs by Fernand Léger from the Collection of Pierre Cardin, October 21, 1998, Sale LN8643, Lot 217.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-09-20
