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André Masson
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- André Masson
- LA MUSICIENNE
- signé Masson, daté 1942, numéroté 3/8 porte le cachet de fondeur Brustolin
- bronze
- 88,3 x 119,6 x 36,1 cm; 34 5/8 x 47 x 14 1/4 in.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Genève
Literature
Roger Passeron, André Masson, Catalogue général des sculptures, Turin, 1987, no. 12, illustration d'un exemplaire similaire p. 105 (Roger Passeron, André Masson et la sculpture, "Masson, l'insurgé du XXème siècle", (catalogue d'exposition), Rome, Villa Médicis, 1989, illustration d'un exemplaire similaire p. 390
André Masson, oeuvres maîtresses, (catalogue d'exposition) Paris, Galerie Odermatt-Cazeau, 1991, no. 74, illustration d'un exemplaire similaire p. 164
André Masson, oeuvres maîtresses, (catalogue d'exposition) Paris, Galerie Odermatt-Cazeau, 1991, no. 74, illustration d'un exemplaire similaire p. 164
Condition
There is some dust to the sculpture and a few minor scattered dots of patina wear. Otherwise this work is in very ood condition.
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"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
La sculpture d'André Masson ne compte que 26 pièces mais l'idée de sculpture habite l'artiste de 1927 à 1987. C'est sur les conseils d'Alberto Giacometti, qui lui enseigne la technique de la sculpture en plâtre autour d'une armature en fer, qu'André Masson effectue ses deux premières sculptures en 1927.
La Musicienne appartient au groupe d'oeuvres conçues aux Etats-Unis où l'artiste s'est réfugié pour échapper au conflit européen. Si cette oeuvre est conçue dès 1942, André Masson ne passe à sa réalisation en fonte qu'en 1986.
signed 'Masson', dated 1942, numbered 3/8, stamped with the foundry mark Brustolin, bronze. Conceived in 1942, executed in 1986 in 11 casts.