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Taya's Sun by Max Ernst, 1961, oil on panel, sold May 2023Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Taya's Sun

Max Ernst (German, 1891–1976) · 1961

$304,800 price realized incl. premium

≈ £243,528≈ €280,121

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on panel”
Support
Panel
Signed / inscribed
Signed "max ernst" lower right
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
13 x 9 3/8 in. (33 x 23.8 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010423)
Date
May 16, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
137
Estimate
$100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £79,898 – £119,847) (≈ €91,903 – €137,855)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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