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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Dix Recettes d'immortalité (Michler/Löpsinger 567-577; Field 73-20)
- etchings with gilt, perspex box
- each sheet: approx. 393 by 575mm 15 1/2 by 22 5/8 in
- overall: 647 by 481 by 108mm 25 1/2 by 19 by 4 1/4 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 11 etchings with drypoint and heliogravure, some printed in colours or gilt, and multiples in card, metal and plastic, 1973, each signed in pencil and numbered 133/210, with the notary's stamp and signature verso, also signed on the justification by the artist, publisher and editor, loose (as issued), the prints on Auvergne Richard de Bas wove paper, published by Audouin-Descharnes, Paris, with title and text (with English translation), contained in 12 individual paper folders with text, within the original paper wrapper, perspex case with cast metal telephone handle, locks and keys, brown cloth-covered slipcase
Condition
The full sheets, generally in good condition, the prints with a single or infrequent fox mark, occasional scattered foxing to folders and wrapper, the perspex case with a few minor surface scuffs and minute accretions, two of the decorative metal strips have detached and are loose within the case (one from front cover and one from back), two supportive panels inside the slipcase have also detached and are loose.
"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."