ORIGINAL SALVADOR DALI "Purgatory 11" from the Divine Comedy1960-64, Hand-signed

Paintings

$3,250

Material

Rives Paper

Color

Multi-Color

Origin

US

Age / Period

1960-64

Dimensions

Item Length: 14.75, Item Height: 17.5, Item Width: 2, Height (Inches): 9 3/4, Width (Inches): 7

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

SALVADOR DALI"PURGATORY CANTO 11" from the series "The Divine Comedy" ++ORIGINAL INDIVIDUAL MAT-SLEEVE COLOR WOOD ENGRAVING ON BFK RIVES PAPER with 'Les heures claires" Watermark++Hand-Signed in Purple Pencil by Salvador Dali ++The following information taken from the Official Catalog of Graphic Works of SALVADOR DALI is given for the purpose of confirming the authenticity of this piece. The confirmation of the authenticity of this piece, as described here, and as shown in the cited photos, serve the same purposes as a certificate of authenticity.++ Annotated with the letters 'E.A. in black pencil, on the bottom left of the image, as indicated in the Official Catalog of Graphic Works of SALVADOR DALI, page 192. (Photo #11) In accordance with The Official Catalog of Graphic Works of SALVADOR DALI, by Albert Field, page 199 (Photo #9) Image from book (photo #8) Valued at $6,500, in accordance with the "Print Price Guide to the Graphic Works of SALVADOR DALI, by Bruce Hochman, 13th Edition, page 14 Price Reference (Photo #10) Image Measures Approx: 10" X 7" Golden Metal Frame (with Glass) Measures: 16, 3/4 X 14 EXCELLENT CONDITION Intact Letters and signature *NOTE: THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND-SIGNED, HAND-NUMBERED (IN PURPLE PENCIL - as shown in the Official Catalog of Graphic Works of Salvador Dali), WOOD ENGRAVING BY THE AUTHOR, SALVADOR DALI. ALL VERSIONS OF THIS WORK THAT ARE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE ON EBAY, ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE COA'S, NONE ARE HAND-SIGNED NOR HAND-NUMBERED LIKE THIS ONE, AND ALL OF THEM ARE COPIES MADE FROM AN ORIGINAL WOOD ENGRAVING LIKE THIS ONE.* About the Artist: Salvador Dali, who was born in Figueras, Catalonia, is one of the best-known of the surrealist artists. He became affiliated with the group in the late 1920s, but in the 1930s, as the result of his curiosity about Nazism, he fell into disfavor with them. He moved to the United States and did not return to Spain until after the war. Dali's work was well-received in America. He addressed himself to religious themes around this time and painted some of his most famous pictures, such as The Crucifixion and The Last Supper. Dali's visual language, based on his unique perception of popular images and subjects, carried through to his vast graphic oeuvre. His flamboyance and his unusual business practices (he was known to give his publisher signed blank sheets of paper) caused him to be the center of much industry speculation. His work is in the permanent collections of most of the world's prestigious museums. ++LG FINE ART AND JEWELRY++ OFFERS ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY FAMOUS ARTISTS, LIMITED EDITION PRINTS; AS WELL AS FINE JEWELRY We prefer payment by Paypal. Payment is expected within 72 hours of auction closing. We encourage everyone to look, but PLEASE only bid if you intend to complete the purchase. Artwork will be professionally shipped and packed with care. We ship within the Continental US Only. We normally ship USPS Priority Service, with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation. We are not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment, however, we will file the paperwork for the Post Office to investigate. Please Note: If you live in Florida , taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and will be added to the total cost of the item. All items will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow 5 to 7 days to receive them. S&H INCLUDES SHIPPING COSTS, INSURANCE, and PACKING MATERIALS. We do not charge for handling and labor. ITEMS ABOVE $150.00 HAVE FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: SHIPPING COSTS VARY PER LOCATION. If you have any questions, please inquire *before* bidding/purchasing through Ebay messaging, ++SHIPPING DISCOUNT++ : We will combine shipping for multiple items. If all items can be shipped together in one package and delivered to one address, a one time shipping charge will apply (highest price prevails). *SHIPPING DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY TO FRAMED ITEMS.* *RETURNS: Accepted if the item is not as described, and is returned within seven days of receipt. Item must be returned in the same condition as described and shipped by us. We refund the purchase price of the item. Buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.* *PLEASE VISIT OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MANY OTHER ARTISTS.* THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST! Lou and Gloria