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André Masson
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- André Masson
- FORÊT (MYTHOLOGIE DE LA NATURE)
- titré ...Forêt et daté mai - juin 1938 et inscrit fin XIV (au dos)
- encre sur papier
- 30,8 x 42,1 cm; 12 1/8 x 16 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquis de l'artiste par la famille du propriétaire actuel
Literature
André Masson, textes de Jean-Louis Barrault, Georges Bataille, André Breton, Robert Desnos, Paul Eluard, Armel Guerne, Pierre-Jean Jouve, Madeleine Landsberg, Michel Leiris, Georges Limbour, Benjamin Peret, Rouen, 1940, illustré p. 38
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, the sheet is hinged to the mount at the upper corners. There are 3 artist's pinholes to the upper corners. Apart from some light frame discolouration along the edges, this work is in very good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
titled '...Forêt', dated 'mai - juin 1938' and inscribed 'fin XIV (on the back), pen and ink on paper. Executed in 1938.