Star of the Sea | Étoile de mer
ERNST, Max (1891-1976)

MAX ERNST 1891-1976

Cologne 1891-1976 Paris (German)

Title: Star of the Sea | Étoile de mer, 1950

Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Arches Wove Paper

Paper size: 57 x 38 cm. / 22.4 x 15 in.

Image size: 42.8 x 27 cm. / 16.9 x 10.6 in.

Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed by the artist “max ernst” at the lower right margin.

It is also hand numbered in pencil, from the edition of 200, at the lower left margin.

The lithograph was printed by Desjobert, Paris and published by Guilde de la Gravure, Lausanne.

The paper bears a partial Arches watermark and the blindstamp of the publisher in the lower left corner.

Literature: Spies, W. & Leppien, H. (2006). Max Ernst: The Complete Graphic Work. Cologne: Dumont / Wittenborn.

Reference: Spies/Leppien 47 D.

Condition: Very good condition. A short nick in the lower margin. Very pale, unobtrusive staining across the sheet. A reference number in pencil written in the lower margin, recto.