Capricorn Hill, the former Sedona home and studio of world-renowned artists Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning, has been listed for $2,000,000 by Eileen Talebi, a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialist affiliated with the Sedona office of Coldwell Banker Realty. Against the red rock horizon backdrop of Sedona, this American surrealist landmark house was meticulously built by hand by two of the 20th century's most celebrated artists in 1946 as their desert refuge and creative sanctuary. Works born in these studios now reside in over 60 museums worldwide, including the National Gallery of Art. Located in Sedona, Ariz., Ernst and Tanning didn't just live here; they created here.
“More than a home, this estate is a living artwork, conceived, constructed and adorned by two iconic creative figures who shaped an entire art movement on American soil. Famous artists and intellectuals made pilgrimages to this remote hilltop where creativity flourished under endless desert sky,” said Talebi. “It was here that Ernst completed his monumental sculpture Capricorn: a mystical guardian that stood watch over the property and became one of the defining works of 20th-century art.”
Backed to the protected and pristine land of Coconino National Forest, the original main residence was hand-built by Ernst and Tanning in 1946. A guest cottage is an ideal private retreat. The art studio has dramatic Wilson Mountain views. Various sculptural elements were embedded in the walls by Ernst. The grounds boast the panoramic red rock vistas that inspired museum-held masterworks.
“Ranked by The Times of London as one of the world's top ten destinations for experiencing surrealism, Capricorn Hill isn't just real estate. It's American cultural history. A museum-worthy landmark that can never be replicated,” said Talebi. “Some art historians believe undiscovered works may still be hidden within the property, from original pieces embedded in walls to fragments of the legendary Capricorn sculpture waiting to be found by the next steward. For those who understand the power of place and the responsibility of stewardship, this is more than an acquisition. It is legacy.”
To view the property, contact Eileen Talebi at 213-810-7855 or eileen.talebi@cbrealty.com.
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