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Max Ernst
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Ernst
- Configuration no. 10
- signed Max Ernst and dated 1974 on the artist's mount
- collage and wax crayon on paper laid down on the artist's mount
- image size: 21.3 by 16.6cm., 8¼ by 6½in.
- mount size: 28.5 by 22.5cm., 11¼ by 8¾ in.
Provenance
Galerie Jan Krugier, Geneva (acquired directly from the artist in 1975)
Private Collection, Switzerland
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2001
Private Collection, Switzerland
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2001
Exhibited
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Max Ernst, configurations - huiles, collages, frottages, 1975, no. 15, illustrated in the catalogue
Brussels, Galerie Isy Brachot, Max Ernst, peintures, sculptures, collages, frottages, 1977, no. 35, illustrated in the catalogue
Zürich, Galerie Suzanne Bollag, Max Ernst, 1979, no. 11, illustrated in the catalogue
Max Ernst. Druckgraphische Werke und Illustrierte Bücher (exhibition catalogue), Cologne, Museum Ludwig, 1990, illustratated p.64
Brussels, Galerie Isy Brachot, Max Ernst, peintures, sculptures, collages, frottages, 1977, no. 35, illustrated in the catalogue
Zürich, Galerie Suzanne Bollag, Max Ernst, 1979, no. 11, illustrated in the catalogue
Max Ernst. Druckgraphische Werke und Illustrierte Bücher (exhibition catalogue), Cologne, Museum Ludwig, 1990, illustratated p.64
Condition
The collage elements are secure and are laid down on the artist's mount (card). Some studio marks on the mount, very minor spots of discoloration to the center of the central element. The central element is slightly time stained.There is some rubbing to the black paper to the left of the center collage element. There is a tiny nick to the green pigment on the central flower. Otherwise this work 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. 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."