Live Auction 1995Impressionist And Modern Art Day Sale
Max Ernst (1891-1976)
Lot 419

Max Ernst (1891-1976)

Janus

Closed7 May 2008

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USD 121,000

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Max Ernst (1891-1976)
Janus
signed, inscribed and stamped with foundry mark 'max ernst EPP.ESSAIS A. VALSUANI CIRE PERDUE' (on the top of the base)
bronze with brown and green patina
Height: 16 7/8 in. (42.9 cm.)
Conceived in 1974; this bronze version cast circa 1974-1975

Charles and Primrose Gombault, Paris.
Gift from the above to the family of the present owner, circa 1990.

Specialist note

Dr. Jürgen Pech has confirmed the authenticity of this sculpture.

This unnumbered cast of Janus was the first bronze made from the original plaster and differs slightly in form from all later numbered bronze casts.