- 315
Salvador Dalí
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- Starlight Ball
- Signed Dalí and dated 1955 (lower center); titled (upper center)
- Pen and ink, ink wash, ballpoint pen and gouache on card
- 9 3/4 by 12 in.
- 24.7 by 30.4 cm
Provenance
Cummins Catherwood, Philadelphia (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Executed on cream-colored card. The pigment is fresh and strong. There is a diagonal repaired tear to the card toward the middle of the right edge measuring approximately 2 inches in length. There is some minor surface staining along the top and left edges. And further surface dirt and light staining to the right edge in a band of approximately 2 inches in width. Otherwise fine. This work is in 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work is likely a study for an invitation for a 1955 ball in Palm Springs, California.