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Salvador Dalí, Valentine Hugo, Gala Eluard & André Breton
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Salvador Dalí, Valentine Hugo, Gala Eluard & André Breton
- Cadavre exquis, conséquence de haut en bas
- pen and ink and pencil on paper
- 26.7 by 19.5cm., 10½ by 7¾in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the late owner
Literature
Robert Descharnes, Dalí. L'œuvre et l'homme, Lausanne, 1984, illustrated p. 140
Robert Descharnes & Gilles Néret, Salvador Dalí, 1904-1989 : L'œuvre peint, Cologne, 1993, vol. I, no. 483, illustrated p. 217
Robert Descharnes & Gilles Néret, Salvador Dalí, 1904-1989 : L'œuvre peint, Cologne, 1993, vol. I, no. 483, illustrated p. 217
Condition
Executed on a thin sheet of cream wove paper not laid down and taped to the over-mount in places along the upper edge. The right edge has been torn from a notebook with thin holes. There are creases coherent to the execution and intent of the work and some crease to lower edges. There are tiny foxing marks towards the upper left corner. The sheet is slightly time stained. Otherwise this work is in overall 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."