Lot 421
  • 421

ANDRÉ MASSON | L'Enfant au masque I

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description

  • Masson, André
  • L'Enfant au masque I
  • signed Masson (upper left)
  • tempera and oil on canvas
  • 51,2 x 50,8 cm; 20 1/8 x 20 in.
  • Painted in 1944.

Provenance

Collection F.A., Europe
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

It has not been possible to examine the work out of its frame. Tempera, oil and sand on canvas. The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There is some light frame rubbing along the extreme edges. Colours are fresh and vivid. This work is in overall very good condition.
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Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by the Comité Masson.