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André Masson
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- André Masson
- Kabuki 19; Assemblée sur un pont; Matin VIII; Scène Mythologique; La ronde: Five works on paper
- the first: signed Andre Masson and dated 1955 (center left)
the second: signed Andre Masson (lower left)
the third: signed in pencil Andre Masson (lower left); titled and dated 58 (on the reverse)
the fourth and fifth: signed Andre Masson (lower right) - the first: gouache and ink on black paper
the second: ink and wash on paper
the third: pastel on grey paper, unframed
the fourth: ink, watercolor and pastel on paper, unframed
the fifth: ink and watercolor on paper - the first: executed in 1955. the second: executed in 1960. the third: executed in 1958. the fourth: executed circa 1960. the fifth: executed circa 1963.
the first: 13 3/4 by 11 in.; 35 by 28 cm
the second: 16 by 19 1/2 in.; 40.6 by 49.5 cm
the third: 15 1/8 by 22 in.; 38.4 by 55.9 cm
the fourth: 13 1/8 by 10 in.; 33.3 by 25.4 cm
the fifth: 9 3/4 by 14 7/8 in.; 24.8 by 37.8 cm
the second: 16 by 19 1/2 in.; 40.6 by 49.5 cm
the third: 15 1/8 by 22 in.; 38.4 by 55.9 cm
the fourth: 13 1/8 by 10 in.; 33.3 by 25.4 cm
the fifth: 9 3/4 by 14 7/8 in.; 24.8 by 37.8 cm
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The first: In generally good condition; edges uneven; slightly out of plane; handling marks at upper right corner. Hinged by three pieces of white tape at upper edge.
The second: In generally good condition; A few very faint dots of foxing, scattered areas of artist materials at upper and lower right, faint light staining, and edges are uneven. Hinged by 2 pieces of white tape at upper edge.
The third: Unframed. In good condition; A few errant handling marks at extremities. Two piece of white cloth tape at upper corners on verso.
The fourth: In generally good condition; left edge uneven. Hinged by 2 pieces of white cloth tape at upper edge.
The fifth: Unframed. In generally good condition; pinholes at all corners; a vertical hard crease down center of sheet. Verso: remnants of mounting tape on upper edge and errant handling marks.
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.