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ANDRÉ MASSON | Sacrifice
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- André Masson
- Sacrifice
- signed andré Masson (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 162,1 x 130,5 cm; 63 7/8 x 51 3/8 in.
- Painted in 1961.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris (no. 09778, ph. no. 57136)
Marlborough Galleries, London
Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Jory Shapiro, United States (probably)
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (gift from the above)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, September 30, 1999, lot 98
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Marlborough Galleries, London
Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Jory Shapiro, United States (probably)
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (gift from the above)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, September 30, 1999, lot 98
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
It has not been possible to see the work entirely unframed. The canvas is lined and slightly undulating, notably at the upper left corner. There is an uneven and milky varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating, however examination under UV light appears to reveal areas and dots of retouching (the largest of which is approx. 25 cm wide) associated with faint fluorescence visible under UV light, to the upper left quadrant and towards the centre of the left edge. There are a few further small dots and lines of retouching associated with a horizontal surface scratch (approx. 10 cm long) towards the centre of the upper part of the composition. There are some tiny pigments losses in places and a few hairline lines of craquelure to the most thickly applied pigment.
"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.