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Max Ernst
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Ernst
- Sept Nains jaunes sautant une rivière
- signé max ernst (en bas à droite) et titré 7 nains jaunes sautant une rivière (en bas au centre)
- gouache sur papier
- 19,5 x 14 cm ; 7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galerie Chave, Vence
Acquis auprès du précèdent par le propriétaire actuel
Acquis auprès du précèdent par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Vence, Galerie Chave, Déchets d'atelier, 1968, reproduit
Literature
Werner Spies, Max Ernst Werke 1964-1969, Cologne, 2007, no. 4397, reproduit p. 278
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, laid down on cardboard. There are some thin lines of craquelure running horizontally in the red pigment towards the centre. The cardboard is slightly scuffed in places notably along the upper edge. Close inspection also reveals some remains of old tape on the verso of the cardboard. This work remains in 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."
"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' (lower right) and titled '7 nains jaunes sautant une rivière' (towards lower centre), gouache on paper. Executed in 1968.