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Provenance

Galerie Veranneman, Brussels Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Executed on cream wove paper not laid down. There are thin lines of support tape to the reverse of all four edges. There is surface dirt throughout (visible in the catalogue illustration) which can be cleaned professionally. There is a small, 0.5cm incision to the bottom right corner. Apart from some slight time staining visible to all four corners this work is in good condition.<br><br>Colours: Overall accurate in the catalogue illustration. "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 The Italian government commissioned Salvador Dalí to draw the series of La Divine Comedie for Dante's anniversary. This work is a study for La Source , one of the illustrations for Le Purgatoire , volume II, song 21 (The Stratton Foundation (exhibition catalogue), Dalí , Milan, 1989, illustrated in colour p. 166).

Catalog summary

Salvador Dalí LA SOURCE signed Dalí and dated 1950 (lower centre) watercolour, pen and ink and pencil on paper 44.4 by 28.5cm., 17 1/2 by 11 1/4 in. Provenance Galerie Veranneman, Brussels Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Executed on cream wove paper not laid down. There are thin lines of support tape to the reverse of all four edges. There is surface dirt throughout (visible in the catalogue illustration) which can be cleaned professionally. There is a small, 0.5cm incision to the bottom right corner. Apart from some slight time staining visible to all four corners this work is in good condition.<br><br>Colours: Overall accurate in the catalogue illustration. "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 The Italian government commissioned Salvador Dalí to draw the series of La Divine Comedie for Dante's anniversary. This work is a study for La Source , one of the illustrations for Le Purgatoire , volume II, song 21 (The Stratton Foundation (exhibition catalogue), Dalí , Milan, 1989, illustrated in colour p. 166).