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Investigating the Authenticity of Works of art believed to be by or attributed to

Joseph Fernand Henri Léger

Fernand Léger

(1881–1955)

French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker

 

 

 Wolfgang Beltracchi is surely not the only modern day faker in the art world to have ever emulated the French artist Fernand Léger, born Joseph Fernand Henri Léger in 1881. Many went before him and no doubt, there will be many more after him and frankly, the Léger style is not that difficult to emulate. But could you tell a real Leger from a fake one?

Even renown art collector Peggy Guggenheim it would seem was duped, buying years ago what she believed was a legitimate Leger painted in 1913 which scientists now, following recent Carbon dating say is is most certainly a fake.

 

 In recent years an ever growing number of paintings bearing the name Fernand Léger have been sold at major auctions and as the values of works of art by him consistently climb ever higher, there is an ever greater need for confirmation of legitimacy. So it would follow, that any works of art that do surface from the mists of time will require both a comprehensive and thorough investigation of their backgrounds and their authenticity. Or similar scrutiny made for confirmation that any previously given attribution is correct and that any description of a work of art seemingly by Fernand Léger can truly be relied upon.

 With such very high values of his paintings prevailing in the art market and the demand, even for modest works, then attempts at imitation by forgery and at all different levels is an obvious but sad consequence and the simplest ploy adopted by those intending to deceive, is to add a signature or monogram to an otherwise anonymous work, apply a forged studio stamp, or press home with a new and persuasive inscription or gallery label to a picture. It need only to be one of a vaguely similar nature or style to that of the artist that is claiming to be by and there are many followers of his style and many student of the arts emulators creating product that is similar. This is the most common form of criminal deception that we see.

Though there are undoubtedly other, dare I say it, 'talented' artists who deliberately forge works of art by others for gain.

Unfortunately, forgery sometimes applies to faked provenance, documentation and even COA's too.

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 We are international fine art consultants and investigators based in the UK, specialising in conducting full investigations into the authenticity of works of art created by artists in all categories, from all regions and historical eras. Scrutinize and track provenance and have been confidentially serving and advising both private individuals and corporate clients from around the world for over 45 years.

 We can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters, particularly issues of authenticity and the attribution of any old or modern master works of art, including the works of Fernand Léger, his circle, studio, or followers, or any works of art that you are unsure about.

Some example works of art appear below as illustrations. Note: No inference is made nor is it intended as to the question of their legitimacy. Moreover they are an across the board representational view of the differing types of works that are and may be offered and advertised for sale at auction internationally.

 

 

     
FERNAND LÉGER (1881–1955) LE DÉJEUNER
Signed with the initials F.L and indistinctly dated 1 (upper left)
Watercolour, brush and ink and pencil on paper
Executed in Spring 1921
Sold USD $325,000.00

Fernand Léger (1881–1955)
NATURE MORTE
Signed Fernand Léger and titled on the

reverse Oil on canvas
Painted in 1923
Sold GBP £2,372,500.00

Fernand Léger (1881–1955)
NATURE MORTE À LA PIPE SUR FOND ORANGE
Signed F. Léger and dated 28  signed

F. Leger, inscribed Nature morte definitif and dated 28 (on the reverse)
Oil on canvas Painted in 1928
Sold USD $1,940,000.00

     

Fernand Léger (1881–1955)
PAYSAGE ANIMÉ Signed F. Leger,

titled Paysage animé 1er état and dated 1921

(on the reverse) Oil on canvas
Painted in 1921
Sold USD $1,400,000.00

Fernand Léger (1881–1955)
Les deux amoureux, 1er état
Signed and dated ‘F. LEGER 52’ signed, dated and inscribed ‘F. LEGER 52 Les 2 Amoureux 1er ETAT’ (on the reverse)Painted in 1952
Sold GBP £1,028,750.00
Fernand Léger (1881–1955)
Composition sur fond rouge
Signed and dated 'F. LEGER 29' inscribed 'Composition sur fond rouge F Leger a Jean Amicalement FLeger' (on a label attached to the stretcher) Oil on canvas
Painted in 1929
Sold GBP £233,000.00
     

Fernand Leger (1881–1955)
L'homme au melon (état définif)
Signed and dated 'F.LEGER 43.44' signed and

dated again and titled 'F.LEGER. L'HOMME

AU MELON 1943-44' (on the reverse)
Oil on canvas  Painted in 1943-1944
Sold USD $842,500.00

Attributed to Joseph Fernand Henri Leger
Watercolour and gouache
Sold GBP £8,400.00
Fernand Leger Les Lutteurs
Signed with initials and dated 'F.L. 21'
Pencil on paper  Drawn in 1921
Sold USD $657,000.00
     
FERNAND LEGER FRENCH 1881-1955

Nature Morte Au Pot De Fleurs (circa 1951 , watercolor and ink on paper

Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000

 

FERNAND LÉGER (1881-1955) SEMENCES, 1947 Gouache et encre de Chine sur papier Monogrammée « F.L »et datée en bas à droite

Estimate: €20,000 - €30,000
Fernando Leger French Cubist Gouache on Paper

Featuring a cubist abstract composition. Signed

F. LEGER on the lower right corner. Attributed to Fernando Leger (1881-1955, French).

Estimate 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD

Sold $350.00

 

 

 

 

 

Fine Art Authentication

 

 

 The duration and the direction of any authenticity investigation or an attribution of a work of art will inevitably vary from project to project. But there are clear and very well defined professional formalities, responsibilities and areas of scrutiny that we can formally assist you with, including:

 

  • Authentication: Authentification:   Conducting comprehensive investigations and in depth research into a work of art with a view to establishing a correct, complete and formally recognized certification. One absolutely upheld by the appropriate, legally acknowledged and internationally sanctioned authority, body or expert on that given artist. Directing detailed and complicated inquiries, with multilingual capability, including any international academic research and forensic applications that are required.

 

  •  Attribution: Identifying and confirming the identity of a previously anonymous artist, studio or workshop from which a work of art most likely originated. Including the re-examination and investigation of a previous attribution which may be incorrect, or the scrutiny of an attribution that has been formally questioned or is currently doubted.

 

  •  Confirmation:  Undertaking research and investigations into the legitimacy of the provenance, history and prior ownership of a work of art and establishing its accuracy and legitimacy.

  •  Scrutiny: Examen minutieux:Identifying fake or faux works of art and forgeries, including any false supportive accompanying documentation and determining works of art which may be studio or later copies, or previously given incorrect attributions.

  •  Prosecution: Poursuite: Investigating alleged art fraud and forgery and assisting and advising those who are currently , or may be considering litigating or prosecuting the fact. This includes colleagues who are legal professionals and individual private clients.

  •  Attention: Conducting all fine art related due diligence and duty of care inquiries. Including safe prepurchase or sale related audits and assisting clients in consolidating a well balanced future family distribution.

 

  •  Appraisal: Évaluation - Valuations and condition reports.

 

 

 

 

Fernand Léger : Step one in the Art Authentication and Attribution process.

The Pre-Authentication Assessment

 

    Before you begin any authenticity, legitimacy, or artist attribution investigation, it is wise to have an impartial preliminary assessment of the viability of the project conducted first. One made to independently and rationally balance any negative issues there may be against the positive. You should treat this study as a safety net.

 We will be happy to professionally undertake this for you, based upon good quality images that you supply and all the known facts regarding its acquisition, the history and provenance of the work of art as is known to you.

You will then have a far better understanding of the prospects and indeed the possible pitfalls that could lie ahead.

See our FAQ's for details of the process

 

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  Avant d'entreprendre une enquête sur l'authenticité d'une œuvre d'art ou l'attribution d'un artiste, il est plus que prudent de procéder à une évaluation impartiale de sa faisabilité. Ceci est fait pour équilibrer indépendamment tous les problèmes négatifs qui peuvent exister contre le positif.

Nous serons heureux d'entreprendre cette étude d'une manière professionnelle pour vous que nous considérons comme votre principal filet de sécurité.
Il sera basé sur les images que vous fournissez et tous les faits connus concernant votre acquisition, son passé et la provenance de l'œuvre telle que vous la connaissez.
Vous aurez alors une meilleure compréhension des perspectives et des difficultés éventuelles à venir, avant de prendre une décision.

 

 

 Spanish flag Antes de embarcarse en cualquier investigación de autenticidad artística o atribución de artista, es más que prudente realizar primero una evaluación imparcial de su viabilidad. Esto se hace para equilibrar independientemente cualquier problema negativo que pueda haber contra el positivo.

Nos complace emprender profesionalmente ese estudio para usted, que consideramos su red de seguridad. Se basará en las imágenes que usted suministre y todos los hechos conocidos con respecto a su adquisición, historia pasada y procedencia del trabajo tal como lo conoce.

Entonces tendrá una mejor comprensión.

 

 

 

ABOUT A WORK OF ART DESCRIPTOR AND ITS TERMINOLOGY

 

 

  *It is important to very clearly understand the auction terms that are used in any published descriptor and to be cautious of works that may just be created in the manner of the artist, or those which could be variants of the artists works of art that bear a signature or monogram. In this case as if they were defining the creations of the French artist Joseph Fernand Henri Léger (1881–1955)

  •  Where the name, Joseph Fernand Henri Léger (1881–1955) is given with the first name/s and surname of the artist, usually cited as Joseph Fernand Henri Léger (1881–1955), including his dates, then in their qualified and professional opinion they are in no doubt. It is a genuine and authentic item and one painted by that artist. This is usually fully qualified by its inclusion in any catalogue raissone, or by the guarantee of the opinion given by the appropriate and internationally recognized expert authority on the artist.
  •  When Attributed to Joseph Fernand Henri Léger (1881–1955) is used, or it is similarly defined as 'ascribed to' or 'Attrib. to ' [abbreviated,] or Attribué à, or ascribed to, then in their opinion it is 'probably' a work by the artist, at least in part. But... there is no guarantee. It is only an opinion.
  •  But if the term Fernand Léger - circle of, or “Circle of Fernand Léger ” is specifically used, then in their opinion, it is a work only of the period of the artist, but showing their influence. Or by someone closely associated with the artist, BUT not necessarily by their pupil or student.
  •  When the name is given thus; Painted in the “Style of Fernand Léger ” or “Follower of Fernand Léger is used, this means that in their opinion it is a work of art executed only in the artist’s way, their 'style', but not necessarily by a pupil. Yet it may be a contemporary, or nearly a contemporary of the artist.
  •  If the phrase in the “Manner of Fernand Léger is used or is defined….” then in their opinion it is also only a work painted in the style of the artist, but of a later date and definitely not by the artist as named.
  •  When the term “After….Fernand Léger "; is the term used, then in their opinion it is a copy (made at any date) of an authentic and original work by the artist. This also applies to prints made 'after' an original work of art either by the artist or another artist/ printmaker.
  •  Signed - Fernand Léger ; “Dated….” or “Inscribed Fernand Léger ” Then in their opinion the work has been signed/dated/or inscribed by that specific artist. The addition of a question mark ? however, indicates a strong element of doubt.
  •  When the term 'bears signature', is used or the name, Fernand Léger is specified followed by the words; "With signature ….”, or “With date ….” or “With inscription….” or “Bears signature of Fernand Léger /date/or inscription” Then in 'their opinion,' either the signature / date / or inscription is spurious, forged or has been added by someone else other than the artist.

 

We can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters.

 

 

 

 

 

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AIVAZOVSKY  IVAN
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BOUVARD  - Famile.
CEZANNE PAUL
CHAGALL MARC
CORNEILLE  Guillaume Beverloo
COROT CAMILE
CORTES EDOUARD
CROME JOHN
DE KOONING WILLEM
DEGAS EDGAR
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DUFY RAOUL
GAINSBOROUGH Thomas
GRIS JUAN
KHALO FRIDA
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LAM  WILFREDO
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LIEBERMAN  MAX
MATISSE HENRI
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MONDRIAN   PIET
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VOUILLARD EDOUARD
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HUGHES Derrick
GAUGUIN INDEXES
KLINE FRANZ
ROBERT MOTHERWELL
PECHSTEIN MAX
ROUALT GEORGE
BUFFET BERNARD
MUNNINGS Sir Alfred James
FRAGONARD Jean Honore
GREUZE  Jean Baptiste
DAUMIER HONORE
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CSALLOKOZI Farkas Lőrinc
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Johannes Molzahn
Johan Barthold Jongkind
Díaz de la Peña
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Francisco José de GOYA
Albert MARQUET
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