Lot 87
  • 87

André Masson

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description

  • André Masson
  • FEMME DAMNÉE
  • signé André Masson (en bas à gauche)

  • encre, crayon et lavis sur papier

  • 21 x 27,3 cm; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4 in.

Provenance

Collection particulière, Etats-Unis
Collection particulière, Allemagne

Literature

Georges Limbour & Michel Leiris, André Masson et son univers, Lausanne, 1947, reproduit p. 173 (titré : Femme)

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is fixed by some adhesive photo mounts in the upper right and left corners. The upper edge is deckled. There is a 3cm flattened crease running diaonally in the left section of the lower edge and a 1.5cm vertical one running from the centre of the lower edge. Apart from some time and light discolouration along the upper, left and right edges, this work is in overall 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."

Catalogue Note

ink, pencil and wash on paper, signed 'André Masson' (lower left). Executed in 1922.