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Max Ernst
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Ernst
- FORÊT
- signed Max Ernst (lower left)
- oil on panel
- 46 by 38cm., 18 1/8 by 15in.
Provenance
Galerie Tarica, Paris
Galerie d'Art Moderne, Basel
Galleria Internazionale, Milan
Private Collection, Italy (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby'ౠs, London, 29th March 2000, lot 54)
Literature
Werner Spies, Max Ernst, Œuvre-Katalog, Werke 1925-1929, Houston, 1976, vol. II, no. 933, illustrated p. 73
Condition
The board is stable. There are intermittent nailhead-sized spots of retouching to the left and right edges and there is a 3cm. by 1cm. line of retouching to the extreme right of the composition with several small retouchings to its left. There are some small intermittent spots of retouching to the left of centre and towards the bottom edge. There is a strip of retouching 1cm. deep running along the bottom edge. All retouching is visible under UV light. Apart from some small abrasions to all four edges, this work is in 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."