Max Ernst ( 1891 - 1976 ) was a German Surrealism, Dadaism, and Modern Art painter. Max Ernst s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2820.59 USD for Oiseaux en péril in 2002 to a remarkable record 16322500 USD for The Stolen Mirror in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.