Details

Provenance

Studio 47 Art Gallery, New York Acquired from the above in 1989

Literature

Edward Quinn, Max Ernst , London, 1977, illustration of another cast p. 23 Max Ernst, The Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Newport Beach, Newport Harbor Art Museum, 1992, no. 57, illustration of another cast Max Ernst Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Turin, Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, 1996, illustration of another cast p. 186 Max Ernst, Esculturas, obras sobre papel, obras gráficas (exhibition catalogue), Sao Paulo, Museu Brasileiro da Escultura Marilisa Rathsam, 1997, no. 53, illustration of another cast p. 100-01 Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst - Plastische Werke , Cologne, 2005, illustration of another cast pp. 208-11 Condition This bronze is in excellent condition. The superb cast features a brown and textured patina. There are a few very minor scratches and scuffs in some places, for example on the base, as well as some rubbing to the nose of smaller face. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Max Ernst Janus Inscribed Max Ernst , numbered 10/18 and stamped with the foundry mark A. Valsuani Cire Perdue Bronze Height: 17 1/8 in. 43.5 cm Provenance Studio 47 Art Gallery, New York Acquired from the above in 1989 Literature Edward Quinn, Max Ernst , London, 1977, illustration of another cast p. 23 Max Ernst, The Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Newport Beach, Newport Harbor Art Museum, 1992, no. 57, illustration of another cast Max Ernst Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Turin, Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, 1996, illustration of another cast p. 186 Max Ernst, Esculturas, obras sobre papel, obras gráficas (exhibition catalogue), Sao Paulo, Museu Brasileiro da Escultura Marilisa Rathsam, 1997, no. 53, illustration of another cast p. 100-01 Jürgen Pech, Max Ernst - Plastische Werke , Cologne, 2005, illustration of another cast pp. 208-11 Condition This bronze is in excellent condition. The superb cast features a brown and textured patina. There are a few very minor scratches and scuffs in some places, for example on the base, as well as some rubbing to the nose of smaller face. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.