Cirque

Fernand Léger (1881-1955) Cirque the complete portfolio comprising 34 lithographs in colours and 29 in black, 1950, on Arches paper, with title, text in French and justification, signed in blue ink on the justification, copy number 89 of 280 (there were also twenty hors commerce copies), published by Les Èditions Verve, Paris, the full sheets, the colours very fresh and bright, some pale time staining and occasional foxing, generally in very good condition, loose (as issued), in the original paper wrappers with a lithograph printed in black and yellow on the front and in black on the reverse, within the original boards and slipcase (portfolio) 445 x 350 mm. (overall)