- 513
Max Ernst
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Ernst
- Dancers under the starry sky
- signed Max Ernst and dated 51 (lower right)
- pastel on paper
- 45.5 by 26.6cm., 17 7/8 by 10 1/2 in.
Provenance
Alexander Iolas Gallery, New York
Private Collection (sale: Sotheby’s, New York, 7th June 1984, lot 103)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection (sale: Sotheby’s, New York, 7th June 1984, lot 103)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken & Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst Werke 1939-1953, Cologne, 1987, no. 2916, illustrated p. 314
Condition
Executed on blue wove paper, not laid down, taped to the mount at all four corners and floating in the mount. There are two tiny paper losses to the lower part of the extreme right edge. This work is in overall very 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."