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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Le Cabinet Anthropomorphique
- inscribed Dali, numbered 209/330 and stamped with the foundry mark Fonderia Mibrosa Barcelona
- bronze (with two bronze keys in the drawers)
- length: 60cm., 23 3/4 in.
- height: 31.3cm., 12 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Mibrosa Foundry by the present owner in 2011
Literature
Beniamino Levi, The Dalí Universe, London, 2000, illustration of the larger version pp. 80-81
Robert & Nicolas Descharnes, Dalí The Hard and the Soft, Spells for the Magic of Form, Sculptures & Objects, Paris, 2004, no. 683, colour illustration of another cast p. 266
Françoise Lechien, Dalí, Dalí! ou l'éclosion apothéosique d'un sculpteur, Brussels, 2004, illustrations of the larger version pp. 70 & 99
Robert & Nicolas Descharnes, Dalí The Hard and the Soft, Spells for the Magic of Form, Sculptures & Objects, Paris, 2004, no. 683, colour illustration of another cast p. 266
Françoise Lechien, Dalí, Dalí! ou l'éclosion apothéosique d'un sculpteur, Brussels, 2004, illustrations of the larger version pp. 70 & 99
Condition
Attractive brown patina. There are two keys, one of which opens an operating drawer. Apart from some light surface dirt in the crevices and minor wear consistent with handling, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."