Description: RARE 1955 MAX ERNST(1891-1976) "HIBOU" OWL ORIGINAL COLOR LITHOGRAPH SIGNED LE A beautiful colored lithograph by renowned artist Max Ernst entitled "Hibou" or Owl. This lithograph is printed on Marais paper(see last few photos for watermark). Printed by Desjobert, Paris and published by Guilde de la Gravure, Geneva and Paris. A superb impression of this scare lithograph with vibrant colors. Signed in pencil lower right and numbered lower left. This is from the studio/estate of listed artist Gregory Kondos, provenance below. Size: Image: 19 1/4" x 14 1/8" (489 x 359mm), Sheet: 22 1/4" x 15" (565 x 381mm) Limited Edition: 165/220 Condition: Overall excellent condition. There is some tape along the top. Some edge wear, mostly along bottom left corner. Two small pin holes at top and bottom(see last few photos). Where the tape is on top, there is a 1.5" tear in sheet(see last photo). Some pencil indentations on back. Old tape remanence in the corners on back. Will frame up beautifully:) Please look over photos closely and judge condition for yourself. Feel free to ask any questions before purchasing. THIS PIECE WILL BE SHIPPED ROLLED. Past sales: Christie's(auction 16388, 2018)-Est. $4K-$6K, Hammer Price $4,750. Swann Galleries(sale 2341, 2014)-Est. $3K-$5K, Hammer Price $4,500. Max Ernst (2 April 1891 - 1 April 1976) was a German painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and poet. A prolific artist, Ernst was a primary pioneer of the Dada movement and Surrealism.
Price: 3499.99 USD
Location: Truckee, California
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Artist: Max Ernst
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1955
Theme: Animals
Features: Limited Edition
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Owls
