MAX ERNST | Dent Prompte

signed by both artists on the justification page; signed and numbered '63' by Max Ernst on the cover pageartist's book including 10 poems by René Char with 10 colour lithographs by Max ErnstExecuted in in 1969, this work is an artist's proof aside from the edition of 290.

Librairie Artcurial, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner

This work is in very good condition. Some of the sheets have discoloured slightly, notably the cover sheet, and there are a few unobtrusive handling marks in places. The corners of the box have separated, there is wear along the edges and rub marks an scratches in places.
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Another work from the edition is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.