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ERNST MAX ERNST Large Litho Surrealism German Birds

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:3,750.00 - 4,750.00 USD
ERNST MAX ERNST Large Litho Surrealism German Birds
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MAX ERNST 1891-1976
Cologne 1891-1976 Paris (German)

Title: Two Birds (Ochre background), ca. 1975

Technique: Hand Signed and Inscribed Lithograph in colours on Japan Nacre paper

Paper Size: 57 x 76.5 cm / 22.4 x 30.1 in

Image Size: 34.5 x 62.5 cm / 13.6 x 24.6 in

Additional Information: This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right margin "max ernst".
It is also hand inscribed in pencil "e.a" (Epreuve d'Artiste/Artist Proof) at the lower left margin.
This is a rare artist proof that was printed aside the regular signed edition of 99 impressions.
The work was printed by Pierre Chave, Venice and published by Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona.

Provenance: Purchased directly from Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona by the current owner

Literature: Pech, Jurgen, 2003. Max Ernst - Graphische Welten. Dumont. pages 438 & 439.

Condition: Excellent condition