Max Ernst

Collection particulière, Paris

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The edges are deckled. The sheet is taped to the mount at the upper and lower part of the left edge. There are glue remnants at intermittent intervals along the left and right edges, due to previous mounting. There is a faint flattened crease running from the lower right corner to the centre of the upper edge. There are some scattered watermarks along the edges and some foxing to the right section of the sheet, partially covered with white pencil. Otherwise this work is in fairly 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."

inscribed 'Vive mon ami André Breton' (lower left), signed 'Max Ernst' and dated '1926' (lower right), charcoal and pencil on paper. Executed in 1926.

Fig. 1, Max Ernst et André Breton photographiés sur la Route sans frontières, à l'entrée du village de Saint-Cirq-la-Popie, vers 1948.