Lot 356
  • 356

MAX ERNST | Fleur-coquillage

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description

  • Max Ernst
  • Fleur-coquillage
  • signed max ernst (lower left)
  • oil on paper laid down on panel
  • 18,3 x 17,8 cm; 5 3/8  x 7 in.
  • Painted in 1928.
huile sur papier marouflé sur panneausigné en bas à gauche

Provenance

Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, June 16-18, 1972, lot 88a
Galerie Jan Krugier, Geneva
Galerie di Meo, Paris
Jean-Claude Bellier, Paris
Private collection, Paris (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Literature

Werner Spies & Sigrid and Günter Metken, Max Ernst. Werke 1925-1929, Cologne, 1976, no. 1355, illustrated p. 289

Condition

Executed on paper laid down on panel. The panel is sound. Examination under UV light reveals a few small dots of retouching to the upper right corner and an additionnal tiny dot of retouching in the blue pigment towards the centre of the upper edge. There are tiny vertical surface scratches, notably to the left part of the upper edge, to the upper part of the right edge and towards the lower part of the left edge. Colors are fresh and vivid. This work is in overall 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."

Catalogue Note

Dr. Jürgen Pech has confirmed the authenticity of this work.