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MAX ERNST | Géométrie
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Ernst
- Géométrie
- signed Max Ernst and dated 66 (lower right)
- oil and collage on copper laid down on panel
- 51.8 by 43.9cm., 20 1/2 by 17 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1966.
Provenance
Alexander Iolas Gallery, New York
Sale: Farsettiarte, Prato, 30th November 1991, lot 223
Galerie Mercurio, Milan
Sale: Finarte Milan, 26th October 1995, lot 207
Sale: Christie’s, London, 26th June 2002, lot 219
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Farsettiarte, Prato, 30th November 1991, lot 223
Galerie Mercurio, Milan
Sale: Finarte Milan, 26th October 1995, lot 207
Sale: Christie’s, London, 26th June 2002, lot 219
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Sète, Musée Paul Valéry, Deux visions du Surréalisme, 2016, no. 66, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken & Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst, Œuvre-Katalog,
Werke 1964-1969, Cologne, 2007, vol. VII., no. 4183, illustrated p. 171
Werke 1964-1969, Cologne, 2007, vol. VII., no. 4183, illustrated p. 171
Condition
The panel is sound. UV examination reveals extensive retouchings throughout. There are some scattered paint losses to the copper panel and a few small accretions in places. There is some cracking to the paint within the confines of the plastic stencil shapes, some of which is inherent to the artist's process. This work is in overall fairly 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."