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Claire de lune by Max Ernst, 1947, oil on paper, sold Oct 2021Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Claire de lune

Max Ernst (German, 1891–1976) · 1947

£32,760 price realized incl. premium

≈ $44,917≈ €38,715

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Medium
Oil · Works on paper all oil results →
As published: “oil on paper”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed 'MAX ERNST' lower right
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
15.4 x 21.1 cm (6 1/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010721)
Date
October 14, 2021
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
172
Estimate
£20,000 – £30,000 (≈ $27,422 – $41,133) (≈ €23,636 – €35,453)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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