Lot 91
  • 91

André Masson

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • André Masson
  • Talus
  • signé andré Masson (en bas à gauche); titré et daté 1955 (au dos, sur le châssis)
  • huile sur papier marouflé sur toile
  • 81,5 x 100 cm ; 32 1/8 x 39 3/8 in.

Provenance

Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Saidenberg Gallery, New York
Galleria Schwarz, Milan
Arte 92, Milan
Collection particulière, Italie

Exhibited

Milan, Arte 92, A. Masson, 1990

Condition

Executed on paper laid down on canvas. The canvas is slightly undulating. There is a repaired tear on the upper left corner (approx. 2cm) but no evidence of retouching under UV light. The work appears to be in good condition.
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Catalogue Note

signed 'andré Masson' (lower left); titled and dated '1955' (on the reverse, on the stretcher); oil on paper laid down on canvas. Painted in 1955.