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Max Ernst
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 EUR
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Description
- Max Ernst
- Deux hirondelles traversant l'océan dans une valise
- signed max ernst (lower right)
- oil, plaster, wood & wire on panel
- 44,5 x 34,7 cm ; 17 1/2 x 13 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Arditti, Paris
Private collection, Milan
Galerie Nathalie Seroussi, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private collection, Milan
Galerie Nathalie Seroussi, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken, Max Ernst, Werke 1906-1925, Cologne, 1975, vol. I, no. 731, illustrated p. 381
Condition
The board is stable. Edges are slightly scuffed and there is some paint losses along the upper edge and to the lower part of the right edge. There is a hairline craquellure towards the upper left corner. There is a network of stable shrinkage to the central green pigment. There is dust to the interior element and possibly some dirt ingrained to the varnish. The work could benefit from a light clean. There is some lines of retouching along the extreme edges, relating to frame rubbing, visible under UV light. This work is 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."