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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- The Divine Comedy (see M. & L. 1039-1138; Field pp. 189-200)
- Wood engraving
- overall: 450 by 342 by 155 mm 17 3/4 by 13 1/2 by 6 1/8 in
- image: approx. 255 by 183 mm 10 1/8 by 7 1/4 in
The portfolio, comprising 100 wood engravings printed in colors, 1960, number 204, from the German edition of as many as 1,000, the text pages, mat-sleeves and prints on BFK Rives paper with the BFK watermark, the prints tipped to the mat-sleeves (as issued), with text pages accompanying each image, lacking the Certificate of Authenticity and English text pages, published in 1974 by Dr. Jawdat Naffouj, Landstuhl (100 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition, the full sheets and fresh colors. Pale time-stain in the bottom deckle of many prints. The periphery of the mat-sleeves are discolored. Time-stain at the extreme sheet edges of most text pages. In each portfolio, an occasional discolored text page, mat-sleeve or print. The cloth-covered slipcases show signs of wear in the corners and edges.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.