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André Masson
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- André Masson
- Nature morte avec dominos et cartes
- signed André Masson (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 26.9 by 22.2cm., 10 5/8 by 8 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Simon, Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Private Collection, Paris
Private Collection, New York (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 5th October 1992, lot 83)
Galerie Odermatt Cazeau, Geneva (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection, Milan (sale: Sotheby's, London, 20th June 2006, lot 377)
E & R Cyzer, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Private Collection, Paris
Private Collection, New York (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 5th October 1992, lot 83)
Galerie Odermatt Cazeau, Geneva (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection, Milan (sale: Sotheby's, London, 20th June 2006, lot 377)
E & R Cyzer, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
London, E & R Cyzer, Modern Masters, 2007, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Guite Masson, Martin Masson & Catherine Lœwer, André Masson, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint, 1919-1929, Vaumarcus, 2010, vol. I, no. 53, illustrated in colour p. 159
Condition
The canvas is not lined and examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There are some very fine lines of stable craquelure predominantly towards the edges and the canvas is slightly undulating. This work is in overall 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."