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ANDRÉ MASSON | Carafe et poissons
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Masson, André
- Carafe et poissons
- signed andré Masson (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 40,4 x 33,3 cm; 15 7/8 x 13 1/8 in.
- Painted in 1923.
Provenance
Galerie Simon, Paris (no. PH 10549)
Collection F. A., Europe
Thence by descent to the present owner
Collection F. A., Europe
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Basel, Kunsthalle, André Masson - Alberto Giacometti, 1950, no. 8
New York, Blue Moon Gallery & Lerner-Heller Gallery, André Masson, 1973, no. 1, illustrated in the catalogue p. 2
New York, Blue Moon Gallery & Lerner-Heller Gallery, André Masson, 1973, no. 1, illustrated in the catalogue p. 2
Literature
Jean-Clarence Lambert, André Masson, Paris, 1979, illustrated p. 34
Frances Fielding Lewis Beatty, André Masson and the Imagery of Surrealism, Columbia University, 1981, no. 111, illustrated p. 498
Guite Masson, Martin Masson, Catherine Loewer, Dawn Ades, André Masson. Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint. 1919-1941, Paris, 2010, vol. I, no. 1923*33, illustrated p. 146
Frances Fielding Lewis Beatty, André Masson and the Imagery of Surrealism, Columbia University, 1981, no. 111, illustrated p. 498
Guite Masson, Martin Masson, Catherine Loewer, Dawn Ades, André Masson. Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint. 1919-1941, Paris, 2010, vol. I, no. 1923*33, illustrated p. 146
Condition
It has not been possible to see the work entirely unframed. The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There are a few small areas of stable paint shrinkage in places and there is a small (approx. 1 cm long) superficial scratch near the carafe's handle. This work is in overall very good condition.
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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."