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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- LOS GATITOS (THE KITTENS)
- signed Dalí (lower right) and dedicated Para mi Marismas 1972 (along right edge)
- gouache on a photographic base
- 25.5 by 15cm., 10 by 5 7/8 in.
Provenance
Gift of the artist to Luis Escobar
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Madrid, Galería Multitud, 1972
Madrid, Sala Plaza de Espana, Luis Escobar y La Vanguardia, 2001, illustrated in the catalogue
Madrid, Sala Plaza de Espana, Luis Escobar y La Vanguardia, 2001, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on a thick photographic base, not laid down. There is a 7cm long diagonal repaired tear towards the lower right corner, and a further tiny nick to the top part of the upper left edge. Some parts of the dedication are slightly faded, and there is some light surface dirt and handling marks to the extreme left and right edges. There is some very light craquelure to some of the pink pigment and some minor associated medium loss. There are some tape remnants on the verso. Otherwise, this work is in overall fairly 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."