André Masson (French, 1896-1987). Personnage Ailé, Russian Ballet Les présages illustration, 1933. Pastel and charcoal o...

Description

André Masson (French, 1896-1987)
Personnage Ailé, Russian Ballet Les présages illustration, 1933
Pastel and charcoal on paper
9-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches (24.1 x 31.8 cm) (sheet)

PROVENANCE:
The artist;
John Rewald, New York, gift from the above, 1977;
Christie's, New York, May 11, 1994, lot 451;
Private collection, acquired from the above;
Simone and Jean Tiroche, by descent from the above;
Christie's, London, June 21, 2013, lot 95;
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

When this work was offered at Christie's, London in 2013, the Comité André Masson had confirmed the authenticity of this work.


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