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ANDRÉ MASSON | Solitude
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- André Masson
- Solitude
- titled Solitude (lower left), signed andré masson. and dated 41 (lower right)
- India ink on paper
- 64 x 49,2 cm; 25 1/4 x 19 3/8 in.
- Executed in 1941.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris (no. 017582, ph. no. 58810)
Private collection, France
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private collection, France
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, and hinged to the overmount with tape along the upper edge. There are two small tape remnants on the reverse of the work to the upper part from a previous mounting. There are some light scattered creases. There is a small U-shaped tear (approx. 2 cm long) to the lower right quadrant. The sheet is light stained with a few minor scattered dots of foxing. This work is in overall 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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by the Comité Masson.