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André Masson

Born : 1896Died : 1987Documented citizenships : France

The French painter André Masson (1896–1987) is represented in the catalogue of the Art Institute of Chicago by works dating from several periods of his career. These include The Helmet’s Dream (1925) and Exquisite Corpse (18 March 1927), followed by Dream of a Future Desert (1942), Pan and Hermaphrodite (1949) and Phoenix (1955).

This profile brings together identity references for André Masson and paintings, drawings and works on paper documented in auction catalogues.

39 references are documented at Dobiaschofsky, DognyAuction, Kornfeld, Ketterer, Schuler, Germann, Piguet, Lempertz. Each record links to its source; the amounts are not a general valuation of the artist’s work.

Works recorded at auction

André Masson — "Jubilation"
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Piguet

"Jubilation"

Tempera on paper

Original catalogue wording

"Jubilation"
tempera sur papier

Catalogue period : 2026-09-08 — 2026-09-23

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 4000–6000

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Kornfeld · Lot 1460

Deux poissons

Indian ink on cream-coloured laid paper

Catalogue period : 2025-09-09

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 1400

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Ketterer · Lot 50

Komposition mit phrygischer Mütze

Gouache

Original catalogue wording

Komposition mit phrygischer Mütze
gouache

Auction date : 2025-07-15

Published result : 1188 EUR

Hammer price, excluding fees

Estimate : 1000

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André Masson — Akte in der Landschaft
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 3165

Akte in der Landschaft

Ink and watercolour on paper

Original catalogue wording

Akte in der Landschaft
Tusche und Aquarell auf Papier

Catalogue period : 2024-09-18

Published result : 4500 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 5000–7000

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Kornfeld · Lot 479

Fauve

Charcoal and India ink on wove paper

Catalogue period : 2024-09-12

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 7500

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Kornfeld · Lot 1419

Deux poissons

Indian ink on cream-coloured laid paper

Catalogue period : 2024-09-10

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 2000

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André Masson — L'Approche de la nuit
Photograph : Piguet · Enlarge image ↗
Piguet

L'Approche de la nuit

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

L'Approche de la nuit
huile sur toile

Catalogue period : 2023-11-22 — 2023-12-06

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 4000–6000

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André Masson — Composition
Photograph : Piguet · Enlarge image ↗
Piguet

Composition

Gouache

Original catalogue wording

Composition,
gouache

Catalogue period : 2023-03-02 — 2023-03-15

Published result : 1900 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 2000–3000

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André Masson — Danseuses,
Photograph : Piguet · Enlarge image ↗
Piguet

Danseuses,

Pastel

Original catalogue wording

Danseuses,
pastel

Catalogue period : 2023-03-02 — 2023-03-15

Published result : 1800 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 2000–3000

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André Masson — Genesi I
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Lempertz · Lot 217

Genesi I

Mischtechnik auf Papier, auf Leinwand

Auction date : 2022-12-03

Published result : 12600 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 10000

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Kornfeld · Lot 963

Akt mit Flügel

Watercolour

Original catalogue wording

Akt mit Flügel
watercolour

Catalogue period : 2022-06-03

Published result : 1000 CHF

Hammer price, excluding fees

Estimate : CHF 1500

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Kornfeld · Lot 964

Liebende

Watercolour

Original catalogue wording

Liebende
watercolour

Catalogue period : 2022-06-03

Published result : 1000 CHF

Hammer price, excluding fees

Estimate : CHF 1500

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Kornfeld · Lot 402

Étude pour le Minotaure

Pencil drawing

Original catalogue wording

Étude pour le Minotaure
pencil drawing

Catalogue period : 2020-09-17

Published result : 6000 CHF

Hammer price, excluding fees

Estimate : CHF 7500

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Ketterer · Lot 267

Figures triomphales

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Figures triomphales
Öl auf Leinwand

Auction date : 2019-12-07

Published result : 20000 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 18000

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Ketterer · Lot 186

Gilgamesch

Pastel

Original catalogue wording

Gilgamesch
pastel

Auction date : 2017-12-07

Published result : 15000 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 7000

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Ketterer · Lot 174

Hibou avec lièvre

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Hibou avec lièvre
Öl auf Leinwand

Auction date : 2016-12-08

Published result : 17500 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 15000

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Ketterer · Lot 318

Paysage (montagne St. Victoire)

Pastel

Original catalogue wording

Paysage (montagne St. Victoire)
pastel

Catalogue period : 2008-10-24 — 2008-10-25

Published result : 7076 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 6000

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Ketterer · Lot 319

Les filles de ferme

Ink and watercolour

Original catalogue wording

Les filles de ferme
Tusche und Aquarell

Catalogue period : 2008-10-24 — 2008-10-25

Published result : 2440 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 2500

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Ketterer · Lot 290

La femme et l'amour

Pen-and-ink drawing

Original catalogue wording

La femme et l'amour
Tuschfederzeichnung

Auction date : 2007-03-30

Published result : 1920 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 1800

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André Masson — “The postcards of Paris”.
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Dobiaschofsky · Lot 529

“The postcards of Paris”.

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

"Les cartes postales de Paris".
Öl auf Lwd.

Date to be documented

Published result : 152000 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 60000

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André Masson — André MASSON (1896-1987), 'Composition'
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DognyAuction

André MASSON (1896-1987), 'Composition'

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

André MASSON (1896-1987), 'Composition'
huile sur toile

Date to be documented

Published result : 9989 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

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André Masson — André MASSON (1896-1987), 'Massacre', encre
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DognyAuction

André MASSON (1896-1987), 'Massacre', encre

encre — André MASSON (1896-1987), 'Massacre', encre sur papier

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 1000–1500

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André Masson — Danseuses - Les Présages, 1933
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Danseuses - Les Présages, 1933

Pastel on paper

Original catalogue wording

Danseuses - Les Présages, 1933
Pastellkreide auf Papier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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André Masson — Recto/verso: Peinture d'un combat de corps; Sans titre, 1936
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Recto/verso: Peinture d'un combat de corps; Sans titre, 1936

Recto: Pastell; Verso: Tuschfeder.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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André Masson — Arbre, um 1944
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Arbre, um 1944

Pastel.

Original catalogue wording

Arbre, um 1944
Pastell.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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André Masson — L'homme outragé, 1956
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

L'homme outragé, 1956

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

L'homme outragé, 1956
Öl auf Leinwand.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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André Masson — Femme penchée, 1979
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Femme penchée, 1979

Brush-and-ink drawing

Original catalogue wording

Femme penchée, 1979
Tuschpinsel-Zeichnung.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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André Masson — Profil, ca. 1965
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Profil, ca. 1965

Gouache auf dunkelbraunem Papier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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André Masson — André Masson (1896-1987), "Venise en fleurs", 1975,
Photograph : Piguet · Enlarge image ↗
Piguet

André Masson (1896-1987), "Venise en fleurs", 1975,

Ink on paper

Original catalogue wording

André Masson (1896-1987), "Venise en fleurs", 1975,
encre sur papier

Catalogue period : 2021-06-09

Published result : 1500 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 1500–2500

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Dobiaschofsky · Lot 583

"Passants I".

Watercolour

Original catalogue wording

"Passants I".
Aquarell

Date to be documented

Published result : 2600 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 4500

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Dobiaschofsky · Lot 555

"Le loup et la vierge".

Pastel

Original catalogue wording

"Le loup et la vierge".
pastel

Date to be documented

Published result : 5000 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 7500

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André Masson — "L'Approche de la nuit"
Photograph : Piguet · Enlarge image ↗
Piguet

"L'Approche de la nuit"

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

"L'Approche de la nuit"
huile sur toile

Catalogue period : 2019-12-11

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 8000–12000

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André Masson — Coq,
Photograph : Piguet · Enlarge image ↗
Piguet

Coq,

Watercolour

Original catalogue wording

Coq,
aquarelle

Catalogue period : 2013-06-19

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 3000–5000

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André Masson — L'Approche de la nuit"
Photograph : Piguet · Enlarge image ↗
Piguet

L'Approche de la nuit"

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

L'Approche de la nuit"
huile sur toile

Catalogue period : 2019-05-22

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 12000–18000

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André Masson — Coq,
Photograph : Piguet · Enlarge image ↗
Piguet

Coq,

Watercolour

Original catalogue wording

Coq,
aquarelle

Catalogue period : 2013-03-13

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 3000–5000

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André Masson — Combat dans la montagne,
Photograph : Piguet · Enlarge image ↗
Piguet

Combat dans la montagne,

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Combat dans la montagne,
huile sur toile

Catalogue period : 2021-03-17

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 10000–15000

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André Masson — Jubilation
Photograph : Piguet · Enlarge image ↗
Piguet

Jubilation

Tempera on paper

Original catalogue wording

Jubilation
tempera sur papier

Catalogue period : 2023-03-15

Published result : 6000 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 4000–6000

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References excluded from statistics: attributions and special lots

These references are shown separately because of their attribution or lot composition. Each record states the reason.

André Masson — André MASSON (1896-1987) attribué à, ensemble de deux dessins
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DognyAuction · Lot 826

André MASSON (1896-1987) attribué à, ensemble de deux dessins

Ink on paper

Original catalogue wording

André MASSON (1896-1987) attribué à, ensemble de deux dessins
encre sur papier
Lot groupé — prix global

Catalogue period : 2024-12-09

Group lot — total price

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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André Masson — 5 Blätter: Sans titre
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

5 Blätter: Sans titre

Je Pastellkreide und Tusche auf Papier.

Original catalogue wording

5 Blätter: Sans titre
Je Pastellkreide und Tusche auf Papier.
Lot groupé — prix global

Date to be documented

Group lot — total price

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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Sources and references

SwissArtGallery documentary note based on the cited sources. Titles, media and qualifications are provided in the profile language; the original catalogue wording remains available in each record.
Documentation updated : 2026-10-19

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