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Fernand Léger (French, 1881–1955. In U.S.A. 1940–45.)

The Baluster [Le balustre]. 1925

Oil on canvas, 51 x 38 1/4" (129.5 x 97.2 cm)
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Mrs. Simon Guggenheim Fund

Collection work meeting criteria specified in Introduction.

179.52

Other works by this artist


Provenance:

Vicomte Alain de Léché, Paris. Purchased at the Pavillon de L’Esprit Mouveau, 1925 – at least 1937
Marie Cuttoli (Madame Paul Cuttoli), Paris
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York. 1952
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchased from Sidney Janis with Mrs. Simon Guggenheim Fund, 1952

Alternate titles:

Still Life
Le balustre (composition avec colonne)
Nature morte / définitif
Composition

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