- 161
André Masson
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- André Masson
- LA NOURRICE DES OISEAUX II
- signed André Masson (lower right)
- pastel and brush and ink on paper
- 45.6 by 61cm., 18 by 24in.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Albert Skira, Geneva
Galerie Patrick Cramer, Geneva
Acquired from the above by the present owner on 24th November 1999
Albert Skira, Geneva
Galerie Patrick Cramer, Geneva
Acquired from the above by the present owner on 24th November 1999
Condition
Executed on a thick buff paper, not laid down, attached to the mount intermittently along all four edges and floating on the overmount. There is an artist's pinhole on each of the four corners and one to the lower right edge. There are some minute paint losses to some of the black pigment in places, and there are some tape remnants to parts of the edges of the verso due to previous mounting. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."