Salvador Dalí

Polyphème

Artist's Resale Right

Estimate

100,000 - 150,000 EUR

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Description

Property from a Prestigious European Collection

Salvador Dalí

1904-1989

Polyphème

bears the apocryphal signature Dalí (lower right)

gouache, watercolour and ink on paper

45 x 38,6 cm; 17¾ x 15¼ in.

Executed circa 1968.

Robert and Nicolas Descharnes have confirmed the authenticity of this work.

Private collection (acquired directly from the artist circa 1968-1970)

Private collection, Europe (by descent from the above)

Christie's, London, 21 June 2012, lot 251 (consigned by the above)

Private collection, Europe (acquired at the above sale)

Thence by descent to the present owners

This work is an illustration for the project of The Odyssey by Homer, illustrated by Salvador Dalí.

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