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Summer Modern and Contemporary

Thu, Jun 2, 2022 05:30PM EDT
Lot 142

Andre Masson, Attributed: Surreal Figure with Flower Face

Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000

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Andre Masson (French, 1896-1981) Attributed: Surreal Figure with Flower Face, ca 1950. Pen and Ink on paper, signed lower right, unframed.

Andre Masson was a French cubist and surrealist painter who was one of the pioneering figures and biggest proponents of automatic drawing. Many of his works were completed under altered states of consciousness.

36.3x 29 cm; 14.5 x 11.5 in.

Private collection England, Estate of Silvio Aguayo Espejo Vina del Mar Chile

Condition

Good condition overall, no notable damage. The paper is toned evenly throughout; corners lightly rounded; edges of paper are rippled.

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