Fernand Léger's Contrasting Rhythms

Result EUR191,912

Published on 06 June 2019, by Anne Doridou-Heim

Auction on 29 May 2019 - 14:00 (CEST) - Salle 10 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

When the painter reinvented the centuries-old theme of the still life in light of modernity, he created a jewel of pure graphic design.

Fernand Léger (1881-1955), Still Life with Vases, 1928, oil on canvas, 34 x 46 cm.Result:... Fernand Léger's Contrasting Rhythms

Fernand Léger (1881-1955), Still Life with Vases, 1928, oil on canvas, 34 x 46 cm.
Result: €191,912

The most eagerly awaited painting of this sale devoted to modern art did not disappoint at €191,912. Still Life with Vases , dated 1928 and signed Fernand Léger (1881-1955),…

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Collections modernes : Tableaux modernes - Art Nouveau - Art Déco - Design

Wednesday 29 May 2019 - 14:00 (CEST) - Live

Salle 10 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris

Oger - Blanchet , Mathias - Bournazel

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The Object and Pure Colour

This Nature morte aux vases (Still Life with Vases) belonged to the Louise Leiris gallery, is dated 1928 and is the most eagerly awaited painting in this sale. You will, of course, have recognised the touch of its creator, Fernand Léger.