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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Étude pour 'Dalí soulevant la peau de la Méditerranée pour montrer à Gala la naissance de Vénus'
- signed Salvador Dalí (centre)
- watercolour and pen and ink on card
- image size: 6.3 by 7.3cm., 2½ by 2⅞in.
- sheet size: 26.2 by 37.2cm., 10¼by 14⅝in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the late owner
Literature
Robert Descharnes, Dalí. L'œuvre et l'homme, Lausanne, 1984, illustrated p. 410
Robert Descharnes, Gilles Néret, Salvador Dalí. L'œuvre peint. 1946-1989, Cologne, 1993, vol. II, no. 1482, illustrated p. 665
Robert Descharnes, Gilles Néret, Salvador Dalí. L'œuvre peint. 1946-1989, Cologne, 1993, vol. II, no. 1482, illustrated p. 665
Condition
Executed on white card, not laid down, fixed to the mount at four places along the upper and side edges. The extreme edges are slightly scuffed with some traces of old tape on the reverse (not visible when framed). There are some studio stains in places, and some discolouration to the white pigment on the leftmost leaning figure. Otherwise this work is in good original 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."