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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Salvador Dalí
- DÉESSE DE LA PLUIE
- signed Dali (lower left)
- gouache, crayon, sanguine and ballpoint pen on paper laid down on canvas
- 38.4 by 27.3cm., 15 1/8 by 10 3/4 in.
Provenance
Rizzoli Finarte, Milan
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner in 1979
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner in 1979
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper laid down on canvas. Artist pinholes in all four corners. Minor rubbing along the left edge of the sheet and a few small stains are visible along the upper edge. Some minor cracking in the thickest blue and red pigment. The red dots in the upper central part of the composition appear somewhat pressed. Otherwise this work is in very good condition.
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the red tones are stronger in person and the sanguine shows greater density.
"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."