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Max Ernst
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Ernst
- Illustrationsvorlage zu Max Ernst-Henri Parisot, 'Le Rire des poètes', Anthologie de la poésie humoristique, Paris, 1969, Umschlag (Illustration for 'Le Rire des poètes')
- collage, pen and ink and gouache on card
- 20.7 by 15.5cm., 8 1/8 by 6 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1968.
Literature
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken & Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst, Werke 1964-1969, Cologne, 2007, no. 4402, illustrated p. 281
Condition
Executed on coloured card affixed to a card mount at intermittent points on the verso. The sheet is lightly time-stained with tiny scuffs and handling marks, mostly along the extreme perimeter. There are various old adhesive stains around the collage elements. The collage elements appear well-affixed. 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."