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Clouds, Sun and Sea by Max Ernst, 1952, oil on Masonite, sold May 2018Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Clouds, Sun and Sea

Max Ernst (German, 1891–1976) · 1952

$579,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £429,525≈ €491,344

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on Masonite”
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Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
13 3/8 x 19 1/4 in. (34 x 48.9 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010418)
Date
May 16, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
105
Estimate
$200,000 – $300,000 (≈ £148,368 – £222,552) (≈ €169,722 – €254,582)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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