62 - André Masson (1896–1987)

André Masson (1896–1987) Portrait of the Artist [original preparatory drawing] + 2 engravings, 1972; felt-tip pen and colored pencil on tracing paper, annotated by André Masson at the bottom center, bearing Roger Passeron’s collection stamp in the upper left corner—25 x 13.5 cm > Etching on paper, signed lower right and labeled “proof, 1st state” lower left—32.5 x 25 cm, unique print > Aquatint on paper, signed lower right and numbered 10/50 lower left - 32.5 x 25 cm Provenance: > Auction Art, Rémy le Fur, Roger Passeron estate, December 18, 2020 - lot no. 459 - Roger Passeron Collection; bookplate in the upper left corner of the drawing and on the back of each print Condition report: Both prints are mounted in a mat annotated by Roger Passeron