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DALI, TRISTAN AND ISEULT, NEW YORK, 1969, LOOSE IN ORIGINAL BOX
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Tristan and Iseult. New York and Paris: Léon Amiel, 1969
- Paper
large 4to (458 x 321mm.), copy number 11 of a limited edition of 200 copies, 21 dry point engravings by Dali, loose as issued in original wrappers and red fabric cover, red leather box lettered "Dali" on upper cover, lacking additional suite of 21 plates, box broken and worn
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
Catalogue Note
This text was issued simultaneously in French, German, Italian and English, each produced in a limited edition of 200 copies. Dali had shown an interest in the Tristan and Isolde legend in the 1940s, when he designed the sets for a ballet based on Wagner called Mad Tristan.