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Max Ernst
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Ernst
- Ohne Titel
- Signed max ernst (lower right)
- Oil on paper laid down on panel
- 9 by 9 3/8 in.
- 22.9 by 23.8 cm
- Executed circa 1951.
Literature
Werner Spies, Max Ernst, Oeuvre-Katalog, Werke 1939-1953, Houston, 1987, no. 2895, illustrated p. 303
Condition
Very fine lines and scuffs from frame abraision are visible to the extreme outer edges of the perimeter. There are faint textured lines of paint shrinkage to the lighter orange pigment. There are also two horizontal bands of impastoed paint running across the composition and dividing it in thirds, probably by the artist or possibly old restoration. Minor cracking is visible to this thicker pigment and a couple very minor flakes of paint may have been lost. Under UV light: glue at the extreme bottom and right edges from mounting does fluoresce, but no inpainting is apparent. The 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.
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.
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.