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Kunsthaus Zürich

Present state

In February, 2008, the restoration process was continued in the Kunsthaus Zürich and after one year of restoration, it is finished. For twelve days “Pétales et jardin de la nymphe Ancolie” was exhibited in the Kunsthaus Zurich. In mid-October it left for The Menil Collection in Houston to participate in a Max Ernst-Exhibition.

Max Ernst
From bar to museum
Hidden damage
Preliminary research
Concept of the restoration
Removal of the added coats of color and varnish
Intermediate status
Puttying and retouching
Present state

Restored picture, September 2008
Restored picture, September 2008