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André Masson
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- André Masson
- Les Tueurs des lapins
- Signed André Masson (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 31 3/4 by 39 1/2 in.
- 80.7 by 100 cm
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Private Collection, Milan (acquired in the early 1970s and sold: Il Ponte Casa d'Aste, Milan, June 11, 2014, lot 336)
Private Collection, Milan (acquired in the early 1970s and sold: Il Ponte Casa d'Aste, Milan, June 11, 2014, lot 336)
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The canvas is unlined. The colors are bright and fresh. The surface retains a rich texture, with a well preserved impasto. There is a 1/2 inch loss towards the outermost left edge in the lower left quadrant, as well as a few minor losses to the extreme upper right corner, neither of which interfere with the central composition. Under UV light some original pigments fluoresce, however no inpainting is apparent.
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.