Details

Provenance

Boris Rybak, Caen (don de l'artiste)

Exhibited

Caen, Maison de la Culture, Mars autour du Surréalisme , 1965

Literature

Werner Spies, Max Ernst Oeuvre-Katalog Werke 1939-1953 , Houston, 1987, no. 2358, illustré p. 126 Condition Executed on a cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is glued at the two upper corners and at the centre of the upper edge. This work is in excellent 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 signed 'Max Ernst'; dedicated 'A Boris Rybak, son ami Max Ernst' on the mount; gouache on paper. Executed in 1946-47.

Catalog summary

Max Ernst LEGENDE signé Max Ernst ; dédicacé A Boris Rybak, son ami Max Ernst sur le carton de montage gouache sur papier 6,2 x 15,7 cm; 2 7/16 x 6 3/16 in. Provenance Boris Rybak, Caen (don de l'artiste) Exhibited Caen, Maison de la Culture, Mars autour du Surréalisme , 1965 Literature Werner Spies, Max Ernst Oeuvre-Katalog Werke 1939-1953 , Houston, 1987, no. 2358, illustré p. 126 Condition Executed on a cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is glued at the two upper corners and at the centre of the upper edge. This work is in excellent 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 signed 'Max Ernst'; dedicated 'A Boris Rybak, son ami Max Ernst' on the mount; gouache on paper. Executed in 1946-47.