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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Maragall
- signed with the monogram Gala Dalí (lower right)
- gouache and pencil on card
- 49.8 by 56.9cm., 19½ by 22⅜in.
Provenance
Galeria Manuel Barbié, Barcelona
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove card, not laid down, sandwiched between the mount and frame. There is some studio dirt in places and some rubbing which could relate to the execution process to parts of the dark purple pigment. There is some time staining visible along the upper edge, a pin hole to the centre of the right edge, a few further pin holes towards the centre of the lower edge and two pin holes to each end of the horizontal line separating the two hues of blue. There is some minor pigment rubbing to the extreme edges. Otherwise this work is in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This work was inspired by the ceiling commission Dalí made for the Palacete Albéniz, Barcelona, the offical residence of the King of Spain during his visits to the city. The palace is surrounded by the gardens of Joan Maragall.