- 54
André Masson
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- André Masson
- Prolifération
- signed andré masson (lower left); monogramed aM, dated 56 and titled prolifération (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 13 5/8 x 10 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris (no.07224, photo no.50630)
Galerie Klewan, Munich
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Galerie Klewan, Munich
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Coblenz, Ludwig Museum im Deutschherrenhaus, André Masson Rebell des Surrealismus, 1998
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is a milky varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating. There is no evidence of retouching. There are some lines of paint shrinkage predominately along the right edge and towards the centre of the lower edge. There are some small paint loss to the blue pigment at the centre of the left edge. There is a lovely and well preserved impasto. This work is in very good original 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."