Galerie Theo, Madrid
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1991

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge. All four edges are slightly unevenly cut. There is some intermittent adhesive staining along the left edge, not visible when framed and some further scattered adhesive marks to the sheet which are visible in the printed catalogue. The sheet is time stained. There is some studio dirt along the extreme edges. This work is in overall good condition and would benefit from a light clean.
"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."

This work is an illustration for chapter four of Bathroom Soliloquies in Billy Rose's Wine, Women and Words published by Simon & Schuster in New York in 1948. Wine, Women and Words was dedicated to Rose's early patron Bernard M. Baruch and illustrated by Dali, whom Rose met while producing events at the 1939 World's Fair.