Richmond, VA
Details
- Dimensions
- 11.5ʺW × 1.18ʺD × 14.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Artist
- Salvador Dalí
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Glass
- Lithograph
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition, see description. Excellent vintage condition, see description. less
- Description
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Vintage Collector's Edition art print by surrealist artist Salvador Dali entitled "The Crutches of Uncle Celestin". Crutches were an often …
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Vintage Collector's Edition art print by surrealist artist Salvador Dali entitled "The Crutches of Uncle Celestin". Crutches were an often used symbolic image in Dali's works, and figure most prominently in this piece. This work by Dali is one of several originally produced to illustrate the 1945 book of short stories by Maurice Sandoz entitled "Fantastic Memories".
The work is clearly dreamlike in classic Dali style. His cartouche signature in the printed plate appears at lower right. Framed in a black wood frame under glass with a turquoise mat. The original illustration by Dali dates to 1944, and we believe this print may date from that time or perhaps a bit later. The piece appears to have been framed in the 1970s judging from the mat color and frame style. If desired, this piece could be reframed with modern acid free materials, as there is some overall toning evident on the work and some smudginess under the glass likely from off-gassing of the present materials. However, it is suitable to be hung and enjoyed just as is, if so desired. The original certificate authenticating this piece as a limited collector's edition remains on the verso of the work.
Image view area measures just over 6" wide x 9" tall. Total measurements including frame are 14.5" tall x 11.5" wide. less
Richmond, VA
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