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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Portrait of Juan José Serra Corominas
- oil on burlap laid down on board
- 34 by 31cm., 13 1/2 by 12 1/4 in.
Provenance
Juan José Serra Corominas (a gift from the artist circa 1920)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The burlap canvas is laid down on board. Close inspection reveals a small tear to the centre of the right edge, possibly inherent to the artist's process, and a slight waviness to the upper left quadrant. There is no evidence of retouching under UV light. This work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though overall brighter in the original.
"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
Juan José Serra Corominas was a classmate of Salvador Dali’s in Spain when they were around 16-18 years old. This painting was given to him as a present by Dali shortly after it was painted and has remained in the family ever since.