Description: A Modern Dadaist mixed media collage on paper titled “Christmas Card, 1938.” Signed in pencil “Max Ernst” on the bottom right. The artwork is composed of an addressed stamped envelope, a Madonna and Child Christmas card, sheet music, and an oven image. The baby Jesus is depicted with a lid from the cooking pot on his head – a quintessential example of The Dada movement which embraced nonsense and irrationality. The items are arranged in a triangular composition with additional linear drawings from the artist in the background. Inspired by de Chirico and mail-order catalogues, teaching-aide manuals and similar sources, he produced collages, a technique which would dominate his artistic pursuits. In 1938, the same year this collage was created, the American heiress and artistic patron Peggy Guggenheim acquired several Max Ernst's works, which she displayed in her new gallery in London. A unique opportunity to collect a one-of-a-kind collage by a celebrated Modern artist. Dimensions: 30”h x 23.5”w x 1.25”d (framed) / 17.5”h x 12.25”w (image). In very good vintage condition consistent with age. Provenance: From a prominent estate in Southfield, MI. Acquired from Bill Hood and Sons Art & Antique Auctions (2007). Private collection, St. Petersburg, FL. Helmut Preiss, Miami, FL (20th century). Vivian Fowler, Leicester, England (1938). Max Ernst (1891-1976) was a German French painter, sculptor, printmaker, graphic artist, and poet. A prolific artist, Ernst was a primary pioneer of the Dada movement and Surrealism in Europe. Ernst's work often featured ironic juxtapositions of grotesque elements with Cubist and Expressionist motifs. In 1954 Ernst received the Grand Prize for Painting at the Venice Biennale. Throughout his career he participated in several influential exhibitions at prestigious institutions including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Tate Gallery, Musee National d'Art Moderne, and Kunsthaus Zurich to name a few. A retrospective of 104 works spanning the years 1920–1968, drawn entirely from the Menil Collection, toured Europe from 1970 to 1972. The Max Ernst Museum opened in 2005 in his hometown Brühl, Germany. Today, his artwork can be found in countless private and public collections internationally. Checkout our three-floor showroom located at: ~ Le Shoppe Modern ~ 3325 Orchard Lake Rd. Keego Harbor, MI 48320 ~ ~Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm ~ Sun-Mon by Apt. only ~ We ship world-wide and quote through USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, GPX, and with multiple domestic and international freight shipping companies to get you the best price on delivery, and we offer free pick-up for anyone who wants to handle their own delivery. In most cases parcels are shipped out in 1-3 days and delivered in 3-5 days. Freight deliveries can take anywhere from 1-10 weeks depending on location. We have freight shipments delivered to the East Coast every 1-2 weeks, and to the West Coast every 3- 5 weeks. All delivery dates provided by us are estimates, and all freight deliveries are fulfilled by third party companies. The shipping company we book your delivery with will contact you directly to schedule delivery. While damage in transit is rare, if you receive a damaged item, please retain all packing materials and notify us as soon as possible. We would be happy to facilitate an insurance claim to reimburse you for the cost of repair; or to accept a return for a full refund. If you would like to confirm item condition, shipping options, delivery time, view the items in person prior to purchase, or have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to call us. 233
Price: 25000 USD
Location: Walled Lake, Michigan
End Time: 2024-09-24T19:08:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 150 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Type: Drawing
