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Max Ernst
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Ernst
- TABLE MISE
- stamped with the foundry mark Modern Art Fdry. N. Y.
bronze
- length: 59.7cm., 23 1/2 in.
Provenance
Sebastian Matta (acquired directly from the artist)
Paolo Marinotti Collection, Switzerland
Private Collection𝓡, Switzerland (by des🦂cent from the above)
Literature
Werner Spies, Max Ernst, Œuvre-Katalog Werke 1939-1953, Cologne, 1987, no. 2468, I, illustration of another cast p. 87
Condition
Attractive dark patina. Apart from some light rubbing to the feet this work is in 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."
Catalogue Note
Conceived during the summer of 1944, which he spent in the company of the artist Dorothea Tanning and the art dealer Julien Levy in Long Island, Max Ernst's Table Mise comprises of an artistic play of forms displayed on a table. The motif of the table can be traced back to earlier lithographs in Ernst's famous Dada-portfolio fiat modes pereat ars from 1919-20. Underlying this disturbing and unusual laid table are the principles of Dada and Surrealism, which sought to destablise habitual perceptions of ordinary objects.