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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Rétrospective utilisation of aranarium
- signed Dalí and dated 1946 (lower right)
- pen and ink on paper
- image size: 15.5 by 22.8cm., 6⅛ by 9in.
- sheet size: 30.8 by 23cm., 12 by 9in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Spain (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2012
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2012
Exhibited
Murcia, Museo Arqueológico de Murcia, Marcel Duchamp. "Don't Forget": Una Partida de Ajedrez con Man Ray y Salvador Dalí, 2013-14, no. 28, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, t-hinged to the mount in two places at the upper edge. There are a few minor foxing marks, some discolouration along the extreme edge and a small water stain to the upper left corner. The work is executed on the top half of a portrait format sheet: the lower half has some blue studio stains and some framing notes. This work is in overall 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."