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MAX ERNST | La Belle Allemande
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Ernst
- La Belle Allemande
- bronze
- height: 61cm., 24in.
- Conceived in 1934-35 and cast in bronze by the Modern Art Foundry, New York in 1955-56 in a numbered edition of 6.
Provenance
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Nordmann Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above in 1972)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Nordmann Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above in 1972)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Exhibited
Geneva, Musée Rath & Cabinet des Estampes, Art du XXéme siècle - Collections Genevoises, 1973, no. 93
Literature
Max Ernst, Œuvre Sculpté (exhibition catalogue), Le Point Cardinal, Paris, 1961, no. 13, illustration of another cast n.p.
Max Ernst (exhibition catalogue), The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1961, no. 157, illustration of another cast n.p.
Max Ernst (exhibition catalogue), Hanover Gallery, London, 1965, no. 54, illustration of another cast n.p.
Art du 20 Siècle Collections Genevoises (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'art et d'histoire Genève, Geneva, 1973, no. 60, illustration of another cast n.p.
Max Ernst (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Beyeler, Basel, 1974, no. 60, illustration of another cast n.p.
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken (eds.), Max Ernst, Werke 1929-1938, Cologne, 1979, no. 2158, illustration of another cast p. 307
Max Ernst: Retrospective (exhibition catalogue), Haus der Kunst, Munich, 1979, no. 229, illustration of another cast p. 302
Max Ernst Sculpture 1934-1974 (exhibition catalogue), Cavaliero Fine Art, New York, 1987, no. 7, illustration of another cast n.p.
Max Ernst: A Retrospective (exhibition catalogue), The Tate Gallery, London, 1991, no. 186, illustration of another cast p. 214
Max Ernst Sculture (exhibition catalogue), Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, Milan, 1996, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 133
Werner Spies (ed.), Max Ernst Sculptures, maison, paysages, Paris, 1998, no. 42, illustration of another cast p. 104
Max Ernst Paramyths: Sculpture, 1934-67 (exhibition catalogue), Paul Kasmin Gallery, London, 2015, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 57
Max Ernst (exhibition catalogue), The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1961, no. 157, illustration of another cast n.p.
Max Ernst (exhibition catalogue), Hanover Gallery, London, 1965, no. 54, illustration of another cast n.p.
Art du 20 Siècle Collections Genevoises (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'art et d'histoire Genève, Geneva, 1973, no. 60, illustration of another cast n.p.
Max Ernst (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Beyeler, Basel, 1974, no. 60, illustration of another cast n.p.
Werner Spies, Sigrid & Günter Metken (eds.), Max Ernst, Werke 1929-1938, Cologne, 1979, no. 2158, illustration of another cast p. 307
Max Ernst: Retrospective (exhibition catalogue), Haus der Kunst, Munich, 1979, no. 229, illustration of another cast p. 302
Max Ernst Sculpture 1934-1974 (exhibition catalogue), Cavaliero Fine Art, New York, 1987, no. 7, illustration of another cast n.p.
Max Ernst: A Retrospective (exhibition catalogue), The Tate Gallery, London, 1991, no. 186, illustration of another cast p. 214
Max Ernst Sculture (exhibition catalogue), Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, Milan, 1996, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 133
Werner Spies (ed.), Max Ernst Sculptures, maison, paysages, Paris, 1998, no. 42, illustration of another cast p. 104
Max Ernst Paramyths: Sculpture, 1934-67 (exhibition catalogue), Paul Kasmin Gallery, London, 2015, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 57
Condition
The bronze is sound with a varied copper-coloured patina. There is some minor pitting visible to the base, and there are some slight surface scratches in places, consistent with age and handling. A light build-up of dust in the crevices. This work is in overall very 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
Dr. Jürgen Pech has confirmed the authenticity of this work.