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Max Ernst
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Ernst
- Sirènes, si reines! La race des sirènes est probablement destinée à disparaître
- signed Max Ernst and dated 68 (lower right); titled Sirènes, si reines! (lower left)
- collage, gouache and pencil on paper
- 51.8 by 36.7cm., 20 3/8 by 14 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1968.
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Alexandre Iolas, Journal d'un Astronaute millénaire, 1969, n.n., illustrated in the catalogue
Athens, Aithousa Technis Athinon, Max Ernst, 1978, no. 14
Athens, Aithousa Technis Athinon, Max Ernst, 1978, no. 14
Literature
Werner Spies, Max Ernst - Collagen, Inventar und Widerspruch, Cologne, 1974, no. 542
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken & Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst, Werke 1964-1969, Cologne, 2007, no. 4429, illustrated p. 294
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken & Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst, Werke 1964-1969, Cologne, 2007, no. 4429, illustrated p. 294
Condition
Executed on white card, not laid down. The work is lightly time-stained overall, most notably in the collage element of the lower left quadrant, with scattered faint media stains that are possibly original. The collage elements appear well-affixed, there is some bubbling in the left-hand element and a few tiny nicks to the perimeter of both. There is a small flattened crease running horizontally towards the lower left edge of the right-hand collage element and a small tear to the left of the upper edge of the same element. There is a fine flattened crease running horizontally down the right side of the left-hand collage element that appears to be original. There is an artist's pinhole to the centre of the painted element in upper centre of the composition. There are remnants of old framer's tape affixed to the verso of the upper and lower edges. This work is in 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."