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SALVADOR DALÍ | Madonne
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Madonne
- signed Dalí (towards lower right)
- pencil on paper
- 22.7 by 15.5cm., 9 by 6 1/8 in.
- Executed circa 1960.
Provenance
Ramon Aguilar Moré, Cadaques (a gift from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and floating in its mount. The upper and left edge are unevenly cut. The sheet is lightly time stained and has evidence of foxing, notably in the lower third of the composition. There is a vertical area of skinning towards the lower left corner, a flattened crease also in the lower left corner and a repaired tear measuring approx. 3cm. running horizontally from the centre of the left edge. This work is in overall fairly good 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."
Catalogue Note
Nicolas and Olivier Descharnes have kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.