- 329
André Masson
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- André Masson
- Sous-bois
- Signed André Masson (lower left)
- Oil on canvas
- 21 3/8 by 13 in.
- 54.2 by 33 cm
Provenance
Galerie Simon (Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler), Paris
Al Asbi Moubachir, Paris
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1982 and sold: Christie's, London, June 19, 2013, lot 327)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Al Asbi Moubachir, Paris
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1982 and sold: Christie's, London, June 19, 2013, lot 327)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Guite Masson, Martin Masson & Catherine Loewer, André Masson, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, 1919-1929, vol. I, Vaumarcus, 2010, no. 1923*10, illustrated in color p. 124
Condition
The canvas is unlined. The impasto is lively and fresh. The pigments are strong. When examined under UV light, there is a minor (nail-head-sized) stroke of in-painting to the center of the left edge. There is some minor paint shrinkage to the lower right quadrant. The painting 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.