- 67
Salvador Dalí
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Sans titre (projet de Chocolatière-cabinet-bibliothèque, élévation face et dos)
- signed Dalí and dated 1969 (upper left)
- India ink and gold felt tip pen on paper
- 51.4 x 76 cm ; 20 1/4 x 29 7/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Barcelona
Acquired at the above sale
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, loosely fixed to the overmount in the corners with adhesive stickers. The four corners and the centres of each edge have been consolidated. The sheet has a flattened fold running vertically down the centre. There are finger smudges and traces of gold pen on the reverse. There is tape running along the reverse of the upper and side edges and some minor abrasion to the upper left edge. 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."
Catalogue Note
In 1968, at the height of his fame, Salvador Dali appeared in a humorous advertisement on French television for Lanvin chocolates. The present work is a preparatory sketch created at the time of this project.