André Masson (1896–1987)
The Land Crab. 1942. Etching, drypoint, and burin. 222 x 300 [315 x 380 mm]. Saphire 83. A very fine print in green with a background tint on ivory vellum, signed and annotated “1st state” in pencil. Slight trace of oxidation at the opening of the mat. Full margins. Edition of 15 prints in this state. Edition of the second state: approximately 20 prints. Buchholz Gallery, Curt Valentin, New York, ed. AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).
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Lot no. 78

André Masson (1896–1987) The Land Crab. 1942. Etching, drypoint, and burin. 222 x 300 [315 x 380 mm]. Saphire 83. A very fine print in green with a background tint on ivory vellum, signed and annotated “1st state” in pencil. Slight trace of oxidation at the opening of the mat. Full margins. Edition of 15 prints in this state. Edition of the second state: approximately 20 prints. Buchholz Gallery, Curt Valentin, New York, ed. AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).

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€600 - €800
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31.8%
André Masson (1896–1987) The Land Crab. 1942. Etching, drypoint, and burin. 222 x 300 [315 x 380 mm]. Saphire 83. A very fine print in green with a background tint on ivory vellum, signed and annotated “1st state” in pencil. Slight trace of oxidation at the opening of the mat. Full margins. Edition of 15 prints in this state. Edition of the second state: approximately 20 prints. Buchholz Gallery, Curt Valentin, New York, ed. AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).
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