After Fernand Léger (French, 1881-1955) La lecture

Description:

After Fernand Léger (French, 1881-1955)

La lecture, 1953, edition of 350, printed by Mourlot, Paris, published by Galerie Louis Carré, Paris (Saphire, E23). Signed "FLeger" in pencil l.r., signed within the matrix, numbered "135/350" in pencil l.l. Color lithograph on paper, image size 17 1/8 x 21 7/8 in. (43.3 x 55.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Toning to sheet, colors gently faded, not examined out of frame.

N.B. The composition is based on the 1924 painting by the same name currently in the collection of the Centre Pompidou, Paris.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Sheet measures 21 5/8 x 27 5/8 inches and is deckled at bottom edge. It is not hinged or laid down. Light-struck, brown paper hinge fragment on verso u.c., ink bleed-through on verso. No additional issues to report.


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