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Provenance

Jean-Charles Moreux (acquired by 1956) Paolo Sprovieri, Rome Galerie Natalie Seroussi, Paris Jacques Hachuel, Madrid Galería Theo, Madrid Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1991 Condition The board is stable. There is a layer of milky varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating, however, UV examination reveals a few small, scattered spots of retouching to the background as well as a small spot of retouching to the thick white impasto. There are three flecks of paint loss to the lower right quadrant as visible in the catalogue illustration. This work is in overall 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." Catalogue Note Oiseau en cage was originally owned by the architect Jean-Charles Moreux, who designed a series of celebrated homes in France in a predominately Classicist style. Amongst these were a private auditorium for the musician Wanda Landowska, a studio for the sculptor Robert Couturier and a Parisian hôtel particulier for Baron Robert Rothschild.

Catalog summary

Max Ernst Oiseau en cage signed Max Ernst (towards lower right) oil on board 22.8 by 18.4cm., 9 by 7 1/2 in. Provenance Jean-Charles Moreux (acquired by 1956) Paolo Sprovieri, Rome Galerie Natalie Seroussi, Paris Jacques Hachuel, Madrid Galería Theo, Madrid Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1991 Condition The board is stable. There is a layer of milky varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating, however, UV examination reveals a few small, scattered spots of retouching to the background as well as a small spot of retouching to the thick white impasto. There are three flecks of paint loss to the lower right quadrant as visible in the catalogue illustration. This work is in overall 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." Catalogue Note Oiseau en cage was originally owned by the architect Jean-Charles Moreux, who designed a series of celebrated homes in France in a predominately Classicist style. Amongst these were a private auditorium for the musician Wanda Landowska, a studio for the sculptor Robert Couturier and a Parisian hôtel particulier for Baron Robert Rothschild.