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Max Ernst
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Ernst
- Arizona
- signed Max Ernst twice (lower left); dedicated to Monsieur Edouard Loeb in Paris and inscribed Happy New Year, Max and Dorothéa on the reverse
- oil on board
- 9.4 by 14cm., 3 3/4 by 5 1/2 in.
Provenance
Edouard Loeb, France (a gift from the artist)
Herman C. Goldsmith, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Herman C. Goldsmith, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Literature
Werner Spies, Max Ernst - Werke 1954 - 1963, Cologne, 1998, vol. V, no. 3332, illustrated p. 148
Condition
The board is stable. UV examination reveals two tiny spots of fluorescence towards the centre of the lower edge, possibly retouching, one of which is visible on the 't' of the artist's signature. This work is in overall very 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."