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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- VENUS À LA GIRAFE
- inscribed Salvador Dalí, numbered 1/8 and stamped with the foundry mark Bocquel Fd
painted bronze
- height: 235cm., 92 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owners in France in 2002
Literature
The Dalí Universe (exhibition catalogue), County Hall, London, 2000, illustration of another cast (unpainted) p. 45
Salvador Dalí, Illustrateur et Sculpteur (exhibition catalogue), Palexpo, Geneva, 1992, illustration of another cast (unpainted) p. 49
Le Surréalisme et l'amour, Pavillon des Arts, Paris, 1997
A Disarming Beauty, The Venus de Milo in 20th Century Art (exhibition catalogue), Salvador Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, 2001, illustration of another cast (unpainted)
Robert & Nicolas Descharnes, Dalí, The Hard and the Soft, Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast (unpainted) p. 37
Salvador Dalí, Illustrateur et Sculpteur (exhibition catalogue), Palexpo, Geneva, 1992, illustration of another cast (unpainted) p. 49
Le Surréalisme et l'amour, Pavillon des Arts, Paris, 1997
A Disarming Beauty, The Venus de Milo in 20th Century Art (exhibition catalogue), Salvador Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, 2001, illustration of another cast (unpainted)
Robert & Nicolas Descharnes, Dalí, The Hard and the Soft, Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast (unpainted) p. 37
Condition
Very good condition with a bright white patina. Slight surface dirt with minor nicks and scratches. A few tiny scrapes to the patina on the base. Otherwise in very 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."