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André Masson

Lot 31005
Le Crabe de Terre, 1942
Etching, engraving, and drypoint on Arches paper

19,0 x 12,0 in (48.3 x 30.5 cm)
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Lot 31005
Le Crabe de Terre, 1942
Etching, engraving, and drypoint on Arches paper
19,0 x 12,0 in (48.3 x 30.5 cm)
Estimate: US$ 1,000 - 1,500
€ 860 - 1,300
Auction: 19 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Sep 09, 2025
Auction number: 11244
Auction name: The Artful Eye: The Collection from the Estates of Larry Saphire and Marie-Madeleine Saphire Showcase Auction
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André Masson (French, 1896-1987) Le crabe de terre, 1942 Etching, engraving, and drypoint on Arches paper 19 x 12 inches (48.3 x 30.5 cm) Artist's Proof (aside from the edition of 15) Signed and editioned in pencil along lower edge Published by Curt Valentin Buchholz Gallery, New York Printed by Atelier 17, New York Property from the Collection of the Estates of Larry Saphire and Marie-Madeleine Saphire LITERATURE: Saphire, 83. An additional impression of this work can be found in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Arches watermark present in lower left corner of sheet and numeral '7' watermark in upper right corner of sheet. There do not appear to be any major condition issues affecting the work. All four edges of paper sheet show a natural deckle edge. Unframed.
Lot Details
André Masson (French, 1896-1987) Le crabe de terre, 1942 Etching, engraving, and drypoint on Arches paper 19 x 12 inches (48.3 x 30.5 cm) Artist's Proof (aside from the edition of 15) Signed and editioned in pencil along lower edge Published by Curt Valentin Buchholz Gallery, New York Printed by Atelier 17, New York Property from the Collection of the Estates of Larry Saphire and Marie-Madeleine Saphire LITERATURE: Saphire, 83. An additional impression of this work can be found in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Arches watermark present in lower left corner of sheet and numeral '7' watermark in upper right corner of sheet. There do not appear to be any major condition issues affecting the work. All four edges of paper sheet show a natural deckle edge. Unframed.
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