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André Masson
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- André Masson
- Mauvaise rencontre
- Signed with the initials am (lower left)
- Oil and tempera on canvas
- 10 3/4 by 8 3/4 in.
- 27.3 by 22.3 cm
Provenance
Richard Feigen Gallery, Chicago
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art, Dada and Surrealism in Chicago Collections, 1985
Condition
Very Good Condition. Original canvas. Surface is slightly dirty. Under UV light, there is no apparent inpainting.
Inscribed on reverse "à refaire en longeur 30", referring to the artist's plan to enlarge the study to a larger size.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.