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Sphinx

Max Ernst (German, 1891–1976) · circa 1959

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $200 – $300 (≈ £127 – £190) (≈ €157 – €235)

Offered at Jackson's International Auctioneers and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “Lithograph on paper”
Support
Paper
Edition
23/50
Signed / inscribed
Signed in pencil lower right and numbered lower left “23/50”
Category
Lithographs
Dimensions
14 inches x 11 inches (35.5 cm x 28.5 cm)
Auction house
Jackson's International Auctioneers
Sale
World Treasures- Russian, Asian, European & American Works (May12_catalog)
Date
May 22, 2012
Location
Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States
Lot
331A
Estimate
$200 – $300 (≈ £127 – £190) (≈ €157 – €235)
Source
Auction house jacksons.auction ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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