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André Masson
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- André Masson
- La Chasse aux oiseaux
- signé André Masson (au dos)
- huile sur toile
- 73,2 x 50,2 cm ; 28 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Simon, Paris
Alexander Iolas, Paris
Helene Anavi (et vendu: Sotheby's, Londres, 27 mars 1984, lot 27)
Artcurial, Paris (acquis lors de cette vente)
Galerie Cazeau-Béraudière, Paris
Acquis auprès du précédent en 2002
Alexander Iolas, Paris
Helene Anavi (et vendu: Sotheby's, Londres, 27 mars 1984, lot 27)
Artcurial, Paris (acquis lors de cette vente)
Galerie Cazeau-Béraudière, Paris
Acquis auprès du précédent en 2002
Exhibited
Genève, Musée de l'Athénée, De l'Impressionnisme à l'école de Paris, 1960, no. 46
Milan, Palazzo Reale, Arte in Francia, 1960-1985—Pictura Loquens, 1986, n.n., reproduit
Cahors, Musée de Cahors, Changer la Vue, 1986, no. 152
Paris, Galeries nationales d'expositions du Grand Palais, La Grande aventure de Montparnasse, 1910-1939, 1986
Paris, Centre d'art plastique contemporain Artcurial, André Masson, Mythes et chimères, 1986, no. 4, reproduit
Bâle, Galerie Beyeler, Surrealismus, 1995, no. 68, reproduit
Aoste, Montparnasse, L'Europe des artistes, 1915-1945, 1999, no. 134, reproduit
Milan, Palazzo Reale, Arte in Francia, 1960-1985—Pictura Loquens, 1986, n.n., reproduit
Cahors, Musée de Cahors, Changer la Vue, 1986, no. 152
Paris, Galeries nationales d'expositions du Grand Palais, La Grande aventure de Montparnasse, 1910-1939, 1986
Paris, Centre d'art plastique contemporain Artcurial, André Masson, Mythes et chimères, 1986, no. 4, reproduit
Bâle, Galerie Beyeler, Surrealismus, 1995, no. 68, reproduit
Aoste, Montparnasse, L'Europe des artistes, 1915-1945, 1999, no. 134, reproduit
Literature
Jean Marcel & Arpad Mezei, Histoire de la peinture surréaliste, Paris, 1959, reproduit p. 143
José Pierre, Histoire générale de la peinture—Le Surréalisme, Lausanne, 1967, reproduit p. 28
Arturo Schwarz, I Surrealisti, Milan, 1969, reproduit p. 316 (avec dimensions incorrectes)
Catherine Loewer, Guite Masson & Martin Masson, André Masson, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint 1919-1941, Paris, 2010, no. 1926*3, reproduit p. 307
José Pierre, Histoire générale de la peinture—Le Surréalisme, Lausanne, 1967, reproduit p. 28
Arturo Schwarz, I Surrealisti, Milan, 1969, reproduit p. 316 (avec dimensions incorrectes)
Catherine Loewer, Guite Masson & Martin Masson, André Masson, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint 1919-1941, Paris, 2010, no. 1926*3, reproduit p. 307
Condition
The canvas is not lined and there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. This work is in overall very good condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
signed 'André Masson' (on the reverse); oil on canvas. Painted in 1926.