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Max Ernst
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Ernst
- Frottage
- Signed max ernst and dated 1930 (lower right)
- Pencil on paper
- 12 1/4 by 9 in.
- 31.1 by 22.9 cm
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Acquired from the above by the present owners
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper. Attached to a mount at several spots along top edge. Left edge is deckled, evidenting that the work has been extracted from a notebook of some kind. There is a nailhead-size burn with associated paper loss just to the right of the rightmost figure - a small piece of paper has been attached on top of this and it is unclear whether this is inherent to the work or a later reparation. Otherwise fine, this work is in good condition.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.