Fernand Léger, La lecture (Reading), 1953

Artist: Fernand Léger (1881 - 1955)
Title:La lecture (Reading), 1953
Reference:S. E23
Medium:Color Lithograph on Arches paper.
Image Size:17 1/8 in x 21 3/4 in (43.5 x 55.4 cm)
Sheet Size:21 5/8 in x 27 1/2 in (54.8 cm x 69.8 cm)
Edition:Numbered from the edition of 350 in pencil in the lower left margin. Published by Galerie Louis Carré et Cie., Paris.
Signature:This work is hand-signed by Fernand Léger (Argentan, 1881- Gif-sur-Yvette, 1955) in pencil in the lower right margin; also signed 'F.LEGER' in the stone in black.
Condition:This work is in excellent condition.
ID #w-8270
$12,000 $8,000

Historical Description

Created in 1959, this work is a color lithograph on Arches paper and is hand-signed by Fernand Léger (Argentan, 1881- Gif-sur-Yvette, 1955) in pencil in the lower right margin; also signed 'F.LEGER' in the stone in black. Numbered from the edition of 350 in pencil in the lower left margin. Published by Galerie Louis Carré et Cie., Paris.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Fernand Léger La lecture (Reading), 1953 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the sale of the work):

  1. Saphire, Lawrence, Fernand Leger, The Complete Graphic Works, 1978, listed as E23.
  2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:
Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Fernand Léger La lecture (Reading), 1953 is presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.