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Max Ernst
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Ernst
- Oedipe I
- inscribed Max Ernst, numbered E.A. 1/3 and inscribed with the foundry mark Susse Fondeur Paris
- bronze
- height: 60.5cm., 23 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe
Sale: Christie's, London, 24th June 2009, lot 284
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owner
Sale: Christie's, London, 24th June 2009, lot 284
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owner
Literature
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken, Max Ernst, Werke 1929-1938, Cologne, 1979, no. 2153.1, illustration of another cast p. 302
Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst, Plastische Werke, Cologne, 2005, n.n., colour illustration of another cast p. 21
Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst, Plastische Werke, Cologne, 2005, n.n., colour illustration of another cast p. 21
Condition
Lovely rich dark brown patina with deep green tones. There is some light wear to the patina at the right corner of the mouth and some general minor surface wear consistent with age and handling. This work is in overall good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."