Andr̩ Masson ( 1896 - 1987 ) was a French painter. Andr̩ Masson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 399.28 USD for Les grenouilles in 2002 to a remarkable record 1426500 USD for HÔTEL DES AUTOMATES in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.