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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Vénus aux bequilles
- signed Dalí (lower right)
- collage, gouache and found objects on a porcelain plate
- 59.4 by 43.6cm., 23 1/2 by 17 1/4in.
Provenance
Mafalda Davies, New York (sale: Bonduelle-Lancry, Corbeil-Essonnes, 10th October 1997, lot 89)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 9th May 2002, lot 293
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 9th May 2002, lot 293
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Robert & Nicholas Descharnes, Dali, Sculptures & Objects, France, 2004, no. 200, illustrated p. 201
Condition
This plate has been restored and there is a repaired break (repaired circa 2007). There are a few raised collage elements, which appear to be stable, and raised craquelure to some thickly painted areas of the beige pigment. The rims are slightly worn, consistent with age and handling. Otherwise, in 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."