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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Sans titre (quatre figures et lettres électrolytiques)
- patinated bronze
- H. : 11.2 cm ; 10.1 cm ; 11.6 cm ; 7.4 cm
- H. : 4 3/8 in. ; 3 7/8 in. ; 4 1/2 in. ; 2 7/8 in.
Provenance
Jean-Max Jeudy, France (a gift from the artist)
Private Collection, Paris (a gift from the above)
Private Collection, Paris (a gift from the above)
Literature
Ramón Gómez de la Serna, Dalí, Paris, 1979, one of the sculptures is illustrated in a photograph of the artist in Port-Lligat pp. 218-219
Robert & Nicolas Descharnes, Dalí. Le dur et le mou, sortilège et magie des formes, Paris, 2003, illustrated no. 474, p. 195
Robert & Nicolas Descharnes, Dalí. Le dur et le mou, sortilège et magie des formes, Paris, 2003, illustrated no. 474, p. 195
Condition
The sculptures are in overall good condition with attractive variant gold, silver and coppery patinas. There is a light build-up of dust in the crevices and some light wear to the patina of the most protruding forms. A close inspection reveals remnants of glue visible under the L-shaped sculpture and a tiny hairline fissure to the narrowest point of the rightmost sculpture of the catalogue illustration with associated discoloration to the patina, perhaps indicative of a previous restoration.
"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."