2325/​6102

Max Ernst (b. Brühl, Köln 1891, d. Paris 1976)

Apeiron

Apeiron: A unique, custom-made book box with a three-part lid with partly hand painted leather decorations in various colours. Lined with metallic and black leather. Measures app. H. 29.5 x W. 23 x D. 5.5 cm. With signs of wear due to age and use. Housed in box: Max Ernst: Une Semaine de Bonté. Berlin 1963. 4to. Richly illustrated after plates by Max Ernst. In orig. wrapper. With signs of wear due to age and use.

Apeiron was founded by the German couple Cornelia and Florian Lamprecht. They based their work on a fusion between art, architecture and fashion in the 1980's. Today, the brand is run by their daughter, Flavia Lamprecht.

Provenance: The collection of Birte Inge Christensen & John Hunov, Copenhagen.

Auction

Books and manuscripts, 20 June 2023

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6,000–8,000 DKK

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5,000 DKK  

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