Nov 5, 2002 10:00 EST
20th Century Art and Design
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Max Ernst
Max Ernst
German, 1891-1976
THE ZOOLOGY LESSON
Signed Max Ernst in pencil (lr)
Executed in 1968
Collage on paper
Collage, 3 1/2 x 4 inches (9 x 10.1 cm.)
From the series of collages, Le Rire des Poetes, which served as illustrations for the book of the same title (an anthology of humorous poetry edited by Henri Parisot, Editions Pierre Belfond, Paris, 1969). The collage is illustrated on p.109, accompanying a text by Alfred Jarry
Provenance:
Galleria Alexander Iolas, Milan
Private Collection, New York
Sold for $10,625
Estimated at $9,000 - $12,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Max Ernst
German, 1891-1976
THE ZOOLOGY LESSON
Signed Max Ernst in pencil (lr)
Executed in 1968
Collage on paper
Collage, 3 1/2 x 4 inches (9 x 10.1 cm.)
From the series of collages, Le Rire des Poetes, which served as illustrations for the book of the same title (an anthology of humorous poetry edited by Henri Parisot, Editions Pierre Belfond, Paris, 1969). The collage is illustrated on p.109, accompanying a text by Alfred Jarry
Provenance:
Galleria Alexander Iolas, Milan
Private Collection, New York
good condition
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Auction: 20th Century Art and Design, Nov 5, 2002
