Artist: Frederick Sommer (Italian/American, 1905-1999). Title: "Max Ernst". Medium: Original photogravure. Date: Composed 1946. Printed later. Dimensions: Overall size: 7 3/8 x 9 5/16 in. (187 x 237 mm). Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good to fine condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Comment(s): The photograph, taken in 1946 at Ernst’s home in Sedona, Arizona, consists of two superimposed negatives. A silver print of this image sold (per “Gordon’s”) for an auction record of $57,600 at Sotheby's, New York, 4/22/2006, lot #167. Image copyright © Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation. [29638-1-400] |