Fernand LÉGER (1881-1955) The Worker. Poster for an exhibition by the artist, "Les Constructeurs et sculptures polychromes", at the Maison de la Pensée Française, 1951. Lithograph. Sheet: 76 x 52 cm. Saphire 108. Color print. Fine proof on thin white vellum. Median horizontal broken fold above the letter. Small accidents, creases and pinholes at edges. Adhesive remnants and ink stains on verso. Full margins. "This is Léger's only original lithographic poster, and the only lithograph we know for sure was drawn on stone and not on transfer paper or zinc." (L. Saphire, Fernand Léger, l'œuvre gravé, New York, Blue Moon Press, 1985, p. 170).
Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€650
Buyer's premium
30%
Fernand LÉGER (1881-1955)
The Worker. Poster for an exhibition by the artist, "Les Constructeurs et sculptures polychromes", at the Maison de la Pensée Française, 1951. Lithograph. Sheet: 76 x 52 cm. Saphire 108. Color print. Fine proof on thin white vellum. Median horizontal broken fold above the letter. Small accidents, creases and pinholes at edges. Adhesive remnants and ink stains on verso. Full margins.
"This is Léger's only original lithographic poster, and the only lithograph we know for sure was drawn on stone and not on transfer paper or zinc." (L. Saphire, Fernand Léger, l'œuvre gravé, New York, Blue Moon Press, 1985, p. 170).
Sale
Friday 26 September 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1-7 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris