International Art Auction

June 12, 2012

LOT 278

Lot 278

Max Ernst (1891-1976)

Max Ernst (1891-1976)
Lot 278 Details
Max Ernst (1891-1976), German

UN CHANT D’AMOUR, 1958 [SPIES & LIPPIEN 71A]; FEUILLES EPARSES, 1958 [SPIES & LIPPIEN, 70]; BENJAMIN PERET, MORT AUX VACHES ET AU CHAMP D’HONNEUR, CIRCA 1950

The first, a colour lithograph and two colour etchings; each signed and numbered 36/50; 8/10; “essai” respectively in pencil to margins
12.25" x 9.6" — 31.1 x 24.5 cm.; 8" x 6.75" — 20.3 x 17.1 cm.; 7" x 5" — 17.8 x 12.7 cm.

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Max Ernst (1891-1976)
  • Max Ernst (1891-1976)
  • Max Ernst (1891-1976)

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