Details

Provenance

Galerie Michel Castellino, Geneva Galerie Hanin-Nocera, Paris Art 92, Paris Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1989; sale: Christie's, London, 30th April 1999, lot 158) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Alexandre Iolas, Max Ernst, Journal d'un Astronaute millénaire , 1969, illustrated in the catalogue

Literature

Werner Spies, Max Ernst Œuvre Katalog, Werke 1964-1969, Cologne, 2007, vol. VII, no. 4383, illustrated p. 271 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on board. Apart from some minor nicks and medium thinning at places along all four extreme edges, due to previous mounting, this work is in very good condition.<br><br>Colours: Overall much brighter in the original than in the catalogue illustration. "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 BUSTE D'OISEAU signed Max Ernst and dated 68 (lower right); signed Max Ernst , titled and dated 68 on the reverse pastel, coloured chalk and gouache over collage on board 73.9 by 51.6cm., 29 1/8 by 20 1/4 in. Provenance Galerie Michel Castellino, Geneva Galerie Hanin-Nocera, Paris Art 92, Paris Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1989; sale: Christie's, London, 30th April 1999, lot 158) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Exhibited Paris, Galerie Alexandre Iolas, Max Ernst, Journal d'un Astronaute millénaire , 1969, illustrated in the catalogue Literature Werner Spies, Max Ernst Œuvre Katalog, Werke 1964-1969, Cologne, 2007, vol. VII, no. 4383, illustrated p. 271 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on board. Apart from some minor nicks and medium thinning at places along all four extreme edges, due to previous mounting, this work is in very good condition.<br><br>Colours: Overall much brighter in the original than in the catalogue illustration. "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."