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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- L'Oeuvre et l'homme (Study for Walt Disney's Destino: Baseball Player)
- Brush and ink and pencil on paper
- 8 by 9 in.
- 20.3 by 22.9 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Connecticut
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1990
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1990
Literature
Robert Descharnes, Salvador Dali: The Work, The Man, New York, 1984, illustrated p. 311
Condition
Good condition; not laid down; hinged to mat in 2 places at top edge. Work is executed on paper with existing machine made holes (as if for a binder) at top edge. Pin holes at 4 corners; small 1/2 in. repair at upper left corner; a few wrinkles in paper in upper left quadrant; studio smudge at lower right corner; sheet is somewhat time darkened
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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.
Catalogue Note
After the success of Spellbound, Walt Disney asked Dalí to design a short cartoon sequence titled Destino. While the film was never completed, Dalí executed a number of drawings for the project, including the💜 present work.