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Max Ernst
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Max Ernst
- Janus
- Inscribed Max Ernst and epr. d'essai; stamped with the foundry mark A. Valsuani Cire Perdue
- Bronze
- Height: 17 3/8 in.
- 44.1 cm
Provenance
Family of the artist
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Edward Quinn, Max Ernst, London, 1977, illustration of another cast p. 23
Max Ernst, The Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Newport Beach, Newport Harbor Art Museum, 1992, no. 57, illustration of another cast
Max Ernst Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Turin, Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, 1996, illustration of another cast p. 186
Max Ernst, Esculturas, obras sobre papel, obras gráficas (exhibition catalogue), Sao Paulo, Museu Brasileiro da Escultura Marilisa Rathsam, 1997, no. 53, illustration of another cast p. 100-101
Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst - Plastische Werke, Köln, 2005, illustration of another cast pp. 208-211
Max Ernst, The Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Newport Beach, Newport Harbor Art Museum, 1992, no. 57, illustration of another cast
Max Ernst Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Turin, Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, 1996, illustration of another cast p. 186
Max Ernst, Esculturas, obras sobre papel, obras gráficas (exhibition catalogue), Sao Paulo, Museu Brasileiro da Escultura Marilisa Rathsam, 1997, no. 53, illustration of another cast p. 100-101
Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst - Plastische Werke, Köln, 2005, illustration of another cast pp. 208-211
Condition
Black patina. Surface is clean and there does not appear to be any imperfections or abrasion to surface. Foundry mark is faint and difficult to read. Otherwise fine, work is in very good condition.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.