Description
Limited Edition Max Ernst Lithograph On woven Velin d'arches paper with deckled edges, Signed in the matrix. Title: Le Chant du cygne (The song of the Swan) Limited Edition with deckled edges, proofed d'Atelier Chave a France. Frottage Originaux Sur les presses de Pierre Chave, 1973. Ref: Spies-Leppien 221. Included with artwork is Gallery Prepared Documentation, which includes Authentication Certificate + Provenance + Justification copy. Authenticated and all documentation is included.
"German-born Max Ernst was a provocateur, a shocking and innovative artist who mined his unconscious for dreamlike imagery that mocked social conventions. Max Ernst attacked the conventions and traditions of art, all the while possessing a thorough knowledge of European art history. He questioned the sanctity of art by creating non-representational works without clear narratives, by making sport of religious icons, and by formulating new means of creating artworks to express the modern condition. His work with the unconscious, his social commentary, and broad experimentation in both subject and technique remain influential."
Professional custom cut and sized frame. Material used: Solid wood moulding, CrescentTM Acid Fee Museum Rag MatTM + acid free backing and TruVuTM UV Protection Anti Glare MuseumTM Glass. Modern Now's in-house framer constructs all of the archival framing to match the same specification of the artworks that are hung in the gallery for the preservation and protection of your artworks.
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent Condition.
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph
Details:
Art Subjects: Abstract, Animals
What type of item is it? Not Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Frame Type: Framed
"German-born Max Ernst was a provocateur, a shocking and innovative artist who mined his unconscious for dreamlike imagery that mocked social conventions. Max Ernst attacked the conventions and traditions of art, all the while possessing a thorough knowledge of European art history. He questioned the sanctity of art by creating non-representational works without clear narratives, by making sport of religious icons, and by formulating new means of creating artworks to express the modern condition. His work with the unconscious, his social commentary, and broad experimentation in both subject and technique remain influential."
Professional custom cut and sized frame. Material used: Solid wood moulding, CrescentTM Acid Fee Museum Rag MatTM + acid free backing and TruVuTM UV Protection Anti Glare MuseumTM Glass. Modern Now's in-house framer constructs all of the archival framing to match the same specification of the artworks that are hung in the gallery for the preservation and protection of your artworks.
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent Condition.
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph
Details:
Art Subjects: Abstract, Animals
What type of item is it? Not Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
No Imperfections; Excellent Condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
15 x 13 x 2 in
Max Ernst Lithograph Sign Limited Ed. On Arches "The Song of the Swan" W/Frame Included
Estimate $700-$1,190
Starting Bid
$340
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