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Max Ernst
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Ernst
- Apaisement
- inscribed Max Ernst, numbered I/V and stamped with the foundry mark A. Valsuani cire perdue
- bronze
- height: 68.5cm., 27in.
Number one from an edition of five
Provenance
Gustave Stein, Cologne (sale: Sotheby's, London, March 1966, lot 57)
Private Collection (purchased at the above sale)
Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Zurich
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above on 15th December 1970; sale: Sotheby's, New York, 6th May 2004, lot 372)
Private Collection, USA (purchased at the above sale)
Sale: Christie's, London, 24th June 2009, lot 285
Jeffrey H. Loria, New York (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the late owner on 12th November 2009
Private Collection (purchased at the above sale)
Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Zurich
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above on 15th December 1970; sale: Sotheby's, New York, 6th May 2004, lot 372)
Private Collection, USA (purchased at the above sale)
Sale: Christie's, London, 24th June 2009, lot 285
Jeffrey H. Loria, New York (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the late owner on 12th November 2009
Literature
Alan Bousquet, Max Ernst, Œuvre Sculpté, 1913-1961, Paris, 1961, no. 45, illustration of another cast n.p.
John Russell, Max Ernst, Leben und Werk, Cologne, 1966, no. 142, illustrated p. 326
XXe siècle, 'Hommage à Max Ernst', Paris, 1971, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 131
Max Ernst, Sculpture 1934-1974, (exhibition catalogue), Cavaliero Fine Arts, New York, 1987, illustrated p. 31
Gaston Diehl, Max Ernst, New York, 1991, illustration of another cast p. 58 (dated 1951)
Max Ernst: The Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Newport Harbor Art Museum, Newport Beach, University Art Museum, University of California at Berkeley & Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, 1992-93, no. 48, illustration of another cast
Werner Spies, Max Ernst, Œuvre-Katalog, Werke 1954-1963, Houston, 1998, no. 3823, I, illustration of another cast p. 407
Max Ernst, Sculptures, maisons, paysages (exhibition catalogue), Centre Pompidou, Paris, 1998, no. 112, illustration of another cast p. 186
Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst, Plastische Werke, Cologne, 2005, colour illustration of another cast pp. 142-3
Max Ernst, Paramyths: Sculpture, 1934-1967 (exhibition catalogue), Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, 2015, n.n., colour illustration of another cast p. 47
John Russell, Max Ernst, Leben und Werk, Cologne, 1966, no. 142, illustrated p. 326
XXe siècle, 'Hommage à Max Ernst', Paris, 1971, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 131
Max Ernst, Sculpture 1934-1974, (exhibition catalogue), Cavaliero Fine Arts, New York, 1987, illustrated p. 31
Gaston Diehl, Max Ernst, New York, 1991, illustration of another cast p. 58 (dated 1951)
Max Ernst: The Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Newport Harbor Art Museum, Newport Beach, University Art Museum, University of California at Berkeley & Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, 1992-93, no. 48, illustration of another cast
Werner Spies, Max Ernst, Œuvre-Katalog, Werke 1954-1963, Houston, 1998, no. 3823, I, illustration of another cast p. 407
Max Ernst, Sculptures, maisons, paysages (exhibition catalogue), Centre Pompidou, Paris, 1998, no. 112, illustration of another cast p. 186
Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst, Plastische Werke, Cologne, 2005, colour illustration of another cast pp. 142-3
Max Ernst, Paramyths: Sculpture, 1934-1967 (exhibition catalogue), Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, 2015, n.n., colour illustration of another cast p. 47
Condition
Attractive, varied green patina. There is some light wear to the patina at the edge of the base and just below the seam to the back of the figure. There is a small, dark spot to the lower part of the front of the sculpture, which appears to be original. There are several small casting flaws and some dust in the crevices. Otherwise this work is in very good overall 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."