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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Space Venus
- inscribed Dalí, numbered 6/7 and stamped with the foundry mark Fonderia Tesconi Pietrasanta
- bronze
- height (including base): 124.5cm., 49in.
Provenance
Foundation Veranneman, Belgium
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1989
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1989
Literature
Albert Field (ed.), Dalí, Camblest, 1980, colour illustration of another cast p. 57
Franco Passoni (ed.), Dalí nella terza dimensione, Milan, 1985, illustration of another cast in colour p. 75
Dalí Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Aberbach Fine Art, New York, 1986, colour illustration of another cast p. 21
Spagna: 70 anni di protagonismo (exhibition catalogue), Museo La Malpensata, Lugano, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 71
Dalí illustrateur et sculpteur (exhibition catalogue), Salon International du livre et de la presse, Geneva, 1992, no. 21 colour illustration of another cast p. 69
Beniamino Levi, The Dalí Universe, London, 2000, colour illustration of another cast n.p.
Robert & Nicolas Descharnes, Dalí, The Hard and The Soft: Spells of the Magic of Form, Sculptures and Objects, France, 2004, no. 616, illustration of another cast in colour p. 239
Franco Passoni (ed.), Dalí nella terza dimensione, Milan, 1985, illustration of another cast in colour p. 75
Dalí Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Aberbach Fine Art, New York, 1986, colour illustration of another cast p. 21
Spagna: 70 anni di protagonismo (exhibition catalogue), Museo La Malpensata, Lugano, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 71
Dalí illustrateur et sculpteur (exhibition catalogue), Salon International du livre et de la presse, Geneva, 1992, no. 21 colour illustration of another cast p. 69
Beniamino Levi, The Dalí Universe, London, 2000, colour illustration of another cast n.p.
Robert & Nicolas Descharnes, Dalí, The Hard and The Soft: Spells of the Magic of Form, Sculptures and Objects, France, 2004, no. 616, illustration of another cast in colour p. 239
Condition
Work is in excellent condition. Rich, nutty brown patina with polished bronze element. A few scattered nicks and scratches, mostly around the edges of the base, are minor, as are some scattered surface stains. One pindot of patina loss at base of figure's left shoulder. Otherwise this work is in overall 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."