Details

Provenance

The estate of the artist Collection Emma Buczek, cousin of Max Ernst, Geldern and thence by descent

Exhibited

Cologne, Kölnischer Kunstverein, Max Ernst im Köln - die rheinische Kunstzehe bis 1922 , May - July 1980, no.2

Literature

W. Spies, Max Ernst, Œuvre-Katalog, Werke 1906-1925 , Cologne, 1975, vol. I, p. 1, no. 2, illustrated Condition Some retouches along the right edge, some along the lower edge situated 12 cm from the right, some along the upper left edge, two along the upper edge near the left corner and one situated 6 cm from the left and 6 cm from the bottom edge. Very minor surface paint cracking in the lower right segment. Some residue of varnish. Otherwise 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."

Catalog summary

Max Ernst Landschaft oil on card 23 by 44,5 cm. Painted circa 1908. Provenance The estate of the artist Collection Emma Buczek, cousin of Max Ernst, Geldern and thence by descent Exhibited Cologne, Kölnischer Kunstverein, Max Ernst im Köln - die rheinische Kunstzehe bis 1922 , May - July 1980, no.2 Literature W. Spies, Max Ernst, Œuvre-Katalog, Werke 1906-1925 , Cologne, 1975, vol. I, p. 1, no. 2, illustrated Condition Some retouches along the right edge, some along the lower edge situated 12 cm from the right, some along the upper left edge, two along the upper edge near the left corner and one situated 6 cm from the left and 6 cm from the bottom edge. Very minor surface paint cracking in the lower right segment. Some residue of varnish. Otherwise 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."