Lot 61
  • 61

Max Ernst (1891-1976)

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Max Ernst
  • Rabenburg
  • oil on card
  • 23 by 16 cm.
  • Painted circa 1909.
signed

Provenance

The estate of the artist and thence by descent to the present owner Mrs B. von zur Gathen, second cousin of Max Ernst, Geldern / Mettmann 

Exhibited

Brühl, Max Ernst Museum, Gründungsausstellung, September 2005 - March 2006

Condition

Some tiny retouches in the lower right corner and along the extreme right edge, due to former framing. Two tiny retouches situated 4,5 cm from the right and 11,5 cm from the lower edge and situated 5 cm from the right and 9,5 cm from the lower edge (these are only visible in UV-light). The upper right corner of the card is slightly damaged (not disturbing the image). Some surface dirt. Otherwise in good condition.
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