International Art Auction

June 12, 2012

LOT 276

Lot 276

Max Ernst (1891-1976)

Max Ernst (1891-1976)
Lot 276 Details
Max Ernst (1891-1976), German

HIBOU, 1955 [SPIES & LIPPIEN, 64E]

Colour lithograph on japon paper; signed and inscribed “japon” lower left, with vestiges of a proof number 2/2(?) beside it in pencil to margin. Aside from the edition of 230. Published by Guilde de la Gravure.
Image 19" x 14" — 48.3 x 35.6 cm.

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Scott Elliott Gallery, New York

CONDITION DETAILS

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