Details

Provenance

Galleria Flaviana, Milan Galleria d'Arte del Naviglio, Milan Galleria d'Arte del Cavallino, Venice Private Collection, Italy Achim Moeller, New York Fabian Carlsson, Malaga (sale: Sotheby's, London, 6th February 2007, lot 371) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Turin, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, La pittura moderna straniera nelle collezioni private italiane , 1961, no. 71, illustrated in the catalogue

Literature

Werner Spies, Max Ernst. Oe uvre-Katalog, Werke 1939-1953 , Cologne, 1987, vol. IV, no. 3033, illustrated p. 367 Condition The canvas is not lined. There are scattered specks of retouching towards the upper right corner, a 2cm. vertical line and a 2cm. horizontal line of retouching to the centre, both with associated specks of retouching. There are two minor spots of retouching in the lower right quadrant and a minor nailhead-sized spot to the left of the upper edge, all visible under UV light. Apart from a nailhead-sized light scuff mark to the lower centre, this work is in good condition.<br><br>Colours: The blue tones are slightly stronger in the original and therefore the yellows appear more green. "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 POLLEN DANS LE BOIS signed Max Ernst (lower right); signed Max Ernst and titled on the stretcher oil on paper laid down on canvas 24.1 by 31.8cm., 9 1/2 by 13 5/8 in. Provenance Galleria Flaviana, Milan Galleria d'Arte del Naviglio, Milan Galleria d'Arte del Cavallino, Venice Private Collection, Italy Achim Moeller, New York Fabian Carlsson, Malaga (sale: Sotheby's, London, 6th February 2007, lot 371) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Exhibited Turin, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, La pittura moderna straniera nelle collezioni private italiane , 1961, no. 71, illustrated in the catalogue Literature Werner Spies, Max Ernst. Oe uvre-Katalog, Werke 1939-1953 , Cologne, 1987, vol. IV, no. 3033, illustrated p. 367 Condition The canvas is not lined. There are scattered specks of retouching towards the upper right corner, a 2cm. vertical line and a 2cm. horizontal line of retouching to the centre, both with associated specks of retouching. There are two minor spots of retouching in the lower right quadrant and a minor nailhead-sized spot to the left of the upper edge, all visible under UV light. Apart from a nailhead-sized light scuff mark to the lower centre, this work is in good condition.<br><br>Colours: The blue tones are slightly stronger in the original and therefore the yellows appear more green. "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."