Private Collection, Cannes

In good condition. On cream colored wove paper laid down on card. A small repair to the upper-left corner of the sheet has been inpainted. Another small area of repair to the green pigment along the figure's head to the upper edge. Very minor surface soiling to the sheet along the figure's jaw line. The colors are bright and fresh and condition is otherwise fine.
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.

The present work is an original maquette for the series of lithographs created by Salvador Dalí to illustrate Le Marquis de Sade (New York, 1968).