MAX ERNST German, 1891-1976
Star of the Sea | Étoile de mer, 1950
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.
Image size: 42.8 x 27 cm. / 16.9 x 10.6 in.
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 right corner.
Literature: Spies, W. & Leppien, H. (2006). Max Ernst: The Complete Graphic Work. Cologne: Dumont / Wittenborn.
Reference: Spies/Leppien 47 D.
Condition: Good condition. Mount staining in the margins with scattered foxing in bands across the upper and lower sheet edges. Remnants of hinging tape at two points along the upper sheet edge and the upper left and right corners, verso but visible recto.
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 right corner.
Literature: Spies, W. & Leppien, H. (2006). Max Ernst: The Complete Graphic Work. Cologne: Dumont / Wittenborn.
Reference: Spies/Leppien 47 D.
Condition: Good condition. Mount staining in the margins with scattered foxing in bands across the upper and lower sheet edges. Remnants of hinging tape at two points along the upper sheet edge and the upper left and right corners, verso but visible recto.
$ 2,500.00
