בידספיריט | Fernand Leger (1881-1955), Figurative Composition

Fernand Leger (1881-1955), Figurative Composition - Gouache on paper Signed Lower right Dimensions (excluding frame): 31 × 24.5 cm Dimensions (including frame): 44 × 38.5 cm PROVENANCE:The present work originates from the distinguished collection of Yehuda Frenkel (1916–2001), a Holocaust survivor, prominent cultural figure, and documented associate of Oskar Schindler. Following the Second World War, Frenkel settled in Austria, where he became the owner of a respected art gallery in Vienna and established himself as a discerning and well-resourced collector. Over several decades, he acquired artworks in major European cultural centers, particularly Paris and Vienna. His collection reflected a deep intellectual curiosity and a strong appreciation for modern art. According to information provided by the family, the present work was acquired in Paris from Galerie Charpentier, an influential gallery active in the mid-20th century and closed for more than thirty years. During its years of operation, Galerie Charpentier was known as a boutique gallery specializing in modernist and avant-garde works and attracted an international clientele, including Frenkel. This provenance is fully consistent with Frenkel’s documented collecting patterns. From the 1960s through the 1980s, he regularly acquired works in Paris, primarily through galleries of high standing within the European art market. The work remained in his private collection until his death in 2001 and has since been preserved within the family. NOTES:Executed in gouache on paper, the work exemplifies the refined graphic language and compositional sensitivity characteristic of modern works collected by Yehuda Frenkel. Its technique and scale suggest an intimate, carefully considered composition rather than a purely preparatory sketch. The long-term preservation of the work within a single private collection, together with its acquisition from Galerie Charpentier, reinforces its historical and contextual significance. Works with comparable provenance are increasingly rare on the market and are of strong interest from both an art-historical and a collecting perspective Condition: For a detailed condition report, please email info@hammersite.com