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Salvador Dalí
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Rhinocéros cosmique
- Inscribed Salvador Dalí, numbered 31/99 V.F. and stamped with the foundry mark Valsuani Cire Perdue
- Bronze and gilt bronze on marble base
- Height 36 in.
- 91.5 cm
Provenance
ARTCO France, Paris
Gunther Sachs, New York (acquired from the above on October 10, 2006 and sold: Sotheby's, London, May 23, 2012, lot 331)
Acquired at the above sale
Gunther Sachs, New York (acquired from the above on October 10, 2006 and sold: Sotheby's, London, May 23, 2012, lot 331)
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
Robert & Nicolas Descharnes, Dalí, The Hard and the Soft Spells for the Magic Form, Sculptures and Objects, Paris, 2004, no. 151, illustration of another cast p. 38
Condition
Aside from a very small area of patina loss to the rear left leg just above the lower knee joint (which has been touched-in previously but could be much improved), this bronze is in excellent condition. Please note that the upper section of gilded sea-urchins are detachable.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.