- 65
Max Ernst
Estimate
210,000 - 250,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Ernst
- Oiseau à la tête penchée (Bird with Its Head Bowed)
- inscribed with the artist's signature and the reference number 1594 1775, numbered 2/8 and stamped with the French marker's mark for François Hugo, the assay mark 1er titre de la Garantie de Marseille on the reverse
- 23-carat yellow gold pendant
Conceived in 1973, this work is number 2 from an edition of 8, edited by François Hugo.
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe
Literature
Claire Siaud and Pierre Hugo, Bijoux d'artistes Hommage à François Hugo, Les Cyprès Editeur, 2001, p.113
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is a 1.5 mm mark on the lower right of the pendant. There is evidence of scattered light scratches on the surface.
"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."