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Max Ernst
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Max Ernst
- La Création du monde
- signed Max Ernst and dated 1951 (lower left)
- oil on paper laid down on masonite
- 22 by 23 cm ; 8 5/8 by 9 in.
Provenance
Galleria Levi, Milan
Private Collection (acquired circa the 1980s)
By descent to the present owner
Private Collection (acquired circa the 1980s)
By descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Florence, Palazzo Strozzi, Mostra Mercato Nazionale d’Arte Contemporanea, 1964, no. 1098
Literature
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken, Max Ernst Œuvre-Katalog, Werke 1939-1953, Cologne, 1987, no. 2898, illustrated p. 305
Condition
The paper and masonite board are sound. There is no evidence of retouching under UV light. This work is in excellent original 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."