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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Le crâne du Cap de Creus
- signed Dalí and dated 1962 (lower right)
- gouache on photographic print
- 35.5 by 25.7cm., 14 by 10⅛in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the late owner
Exhibited
Cologne, Museum Ludwig, Salvador Dalí, La Gare de Perpignan, Pop, Op, Yes-yes, Pompier, 2006, no. 166, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Robert Descharnes & Gala Dalí, Dalí de Gala. The World of Salvador Dalí, Lausanne, New York, Milan & Tokyo, 1962, illustrated p. 59
Condition
Executed on photographic paper, laid down on cream card. The lower left corner is scuffed and there are some some indentations along the upper part of the left edge. Aside from some superficial scratches and media marks, his work is in very good condition.
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"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."