Fernand Léger, Composition

Fernand Léger

French · 1881–1955 · Painter, Printmaker

Joseph Fernand Henri Léger was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker. In his early works he created a personal form of cubism which he gradually modified into a more… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Fernand Léger, Le 14 juillet, 1912-1913, oil on canvas, double-sidedLe 14 juilletPhillips · $17,625,000≈ £14,336,262≈ €16,435,099Sign up to see
  2. Fernand Léger, China Town 1943, 1943, oil on canvasChina Town 1943Menzies · A$2,209,091≈ $1,709,969≈ £1,087,352≈ €1,525,941Sign up to see
  3. Fernand Léger, Contraste de Formes, Gouache und Aquarell auf elfenbeinfarbenem BüttenContraste de FormesLempertz · €1,249,500≈ $1,678,828≈ £844,226Sign up to see

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  1. Fernand Léger, King of Hearts, circa 1949, Lithograph in Colors on Paper
    King of Hearts, circa 1949
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 29" W 19"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1193
    $250≈ £187≈ €215HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Fernand Léger, Les Illuminations (The Illuminations) (S. 24-38), 1945, The complete set of 15 lithographs, 6 with pochoir in watercolor, on Lana paper, the full sheets and with full margins, with title page, text in French by Arthur Rimbaud, justification and table of contents, all folded (as issued), all contained in the original folio and slipcase
    Les Illuminations (The Illuminations) (S. 24-38), 1945
    Lithograph · Paper
    all I. various sizes all unfolded S. 13 x 19 3/4 in. (33 x 50.2 cm) slipcase 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    $3,870≈ £2,866≈ €3,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Fernand Léger, Le Vase (Saphire 12), 1927, Lithograph in colors on Arches MBM paper
    Le Vase (Saphire 12), 1927
    Lithograph · Paper
    21 x 17 1/8in (53.3 x 43.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 31
    $35,840≈ £26,704≈ €30,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Fernand Léger, La lecture, 1953, lithograph in colors on Arches
    La lecture, 1953
    Lithograph · Paper
    17¾ h x 22½ w in (45 x 57 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 220
    $3,840≈ £2,878≈ €3,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  5. Fernand Léger, Nature Morte au Buste (Still Life with Bust), lithograph and stencil in colors on paper
    Nature Morte au Buste (Still Life with Bust)After the artist
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 76/300
    sheet: approx 15 7/8"h, 19.75"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1161
    $600≈ £445≈ €510HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Fernand Léger, H.C., Colored lithograph
    H.C.
    Lithograph · ed. HC
    Sight size: 25" h x 19.25" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 23
    $1,900≈ £1,410≈ €1,632HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. Fernand Léger, Nature morte au vase bleu, 1951, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Nature morte au vase bleu, 1951
    Lithograph · Paper
    16½ h x 19 w in (42 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 163
    $2,540≈ £1,902≈ €2,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. La Marchande d'OiseauxAfter the artist
    Lithograph · ed. 78/180
    19.5 x 25 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 198
    $441≈ £326≈ €378$350 + $91 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  9. Fernand Léger, La Ville (The City) (S. pp. 238-239, 286-287), 1959, The complete set of 29 lithographs in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, with title page, table of contents and justification, all loose (as issued), all contained in the original beige linen-covered portfolio with stenciled title
    La Ville (The City) (S. pp. 238-239, 286-287), 1959After the artist
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 54/180
    all I. various sizes all S. 25 7/8 x 19 3/4 in. (65.7 x 50.2 cm) (six horizontal) portfolio 27 1/2 x 21 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (69.9 x 53.7 x 3.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    $4,826≈ £3,545≈ €4,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Fernand Léger, Les puits, 1951, Farblithographie auf Arches (Wasserzeichen)
    Les puits, 1951
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 59/75
    43,5 x 33cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 136
    €1,360≈ $1,577≈ £1,161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
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