Fernand Léger (French 1881–1955) Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Title The Card Players Medium Oil on Canvas Dimensions 31 × 23 inches Date 1936 Condition Good overall condition. The painting displays strong color saturation, bold black contouring, and stable paint layers with light surface wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Provenance Private Collection, United States. Description A bold figurative composition depicting a group of seated and standing figures gathered around a table in a scene reminiscent of a communal card game or social gathering. Executed with sweeping black contours and broad areas of flat color in deep blue, emerald green, vibrant yellow, and white, the composition conveys rhythm, movement, and monumentality while emphasizing simplified forms over naturalistic detail. Attributed to Fernand Léger (1881–1955), this painting reflects many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's mature work, including bold graphic outlines, flattened geometric forms, expressive figuration, and a dynamic use of color inspired by Cubism and modern industrial aesthetics. The composition demonstrates the artist's celebrated approach to transforming everyday subjects into powerful, monumental images through simplified structure and vibrant contrasts. Condition Report:This artwork is offered as attributed to the artist referenced in the title. An attribution represents an opinion or belief regarding the possible authorship of the work, but it does not constitute a guarantee or certification of authenticity. This artwork is not catalogued, and no representation is made that it has been accepted by the artist's catalogue raisonné, estate, foundation, or any recognized authentication authority. Any provenance information provided with this lot is offered for informational purposes only and should not be considered a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. In some cases, provenance information may be limited or unavailable. For additional information regarding this lot, including any available provenance details, condition, or questions about this or other artworks, please contact us through the HiBid platform. We encourage all bidders to carefully review the complete description, photographs, and terms of sale before placing a bid. Works offered as attributed, particularly those that are uncatalogued, may trade on the secondary market at values that differ significantly from works that have been fully authenticated, catalogued, or accepted by the appropriate authentication authorities.

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