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Max Ernst
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Max Ernst
- SANS TITRE (THE SUN DISGUISED)
- signé Max Ernst et daté 63 (en bas à droite)
- huile sur panneau
- 21,9 x 15,1 cm
- 8 5/8 x 6 in.
Provenance
Galerie Alexandre Iolas, Genève
Acquis du précédent en 1963 par le propriétaire actuel
Literature
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken & Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst. Œuvre-Katalog, vol. VI : Werke 1964-1969, Cologne, 2007, no. 3849, reproduit p. 12 (daté 1964)
Condition
The panel is sound. A close examination reveals a network of shrinkage, mostly in the upper part of the composition (as visible in the catalogue illustration). There is no evidence of retouching visible under UV light. This work is in very good original 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."
Catalogue Note
signed 'Max Ernst' and dated '1963' (lower right), oil on panel. Painted in 1963.
" La terre est bleue comme une orange
Jamais une erreur les mots ne mentent pas
Ils ne vous donnent plus à chanter
Au tour des baisers de s'entendre
Les fous et les amours
Elle sa bouche d'alliance
Tous les secrets tous les sourires
Et quels vêtements d'indulgence
À la croire toute nue.
Les guêpes fleurissent vert
L'aube se passe autour du cou
Un collier de fenêtres
Des ailes couvrent les feuilles
Tu as toutes les joies solaires
Tout le soleil sur la terre
Sur les chemins de ta beauté".
Paul Éluard, La terre est bleue..., 1929