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Max Ernst
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Ernst
- Frontispiece to Mort aux Vaches et au champ d'honneur and [Ohne Title] (S. & L. 34 & 40)
- Two aquatints and etchings
- first plate: 180 by 130 mm 7 1/8 by 5 1/8 in
- second plate: 233 by 172 mm 9 1/8 by 6 3/4 in
Two aquatints and etchings, 1950, each signed in pencil, numbered 20/30 and 8/33, respectively, on wove paper (2 prints)
Condition
S. & L. 34: The print is in generally good condition, with wide (full?) margins. The sheet is slightly toned with pale light-stain. Three whitened areas of light skinning along the top sheet edge. Stray ink in the top margin at center. The verso, with an occasional fox mark.
S. & L. 40: The print is in generally good condition, with wide (full?) margins. Two tears and associated areas of paper loss. The sheet is unevenly toned with an occasional fox mark. Two creased corners and the verso is skinned.
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.
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.