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Lot No. 159

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Salvador Dali

Spanish (1904-1989)
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    "Escargot (Snail)" From "Three Hippies"

    original etching with substantial burr particularly in the hair, 1970, signed in pencil lower right , numbered 101/150 (total edition of 175 include 25 proofs on Japon), As printed by Rigal, Paris, published by Editions Graphiques Internationales.

  • Condition:In very good condition the the full sheet with remains of tap mounts at top verso from previous mounting.
  • Sheet: 14 3/4 by 11 in. (37.5 x 28 cm)
  • Plate: 7 1/2 by 4 1/2 in. (18.4 x 11.4 cm.)
  • References: Recorded and illustrated in the Field text on the authentic graphics of the artist, No. 70-4 and Michler and Lopsinger on the graphics of the artist, No.
  • Framing: Sold framed
  • Note: Very rarely seen example of well known Dali use of the snail as a riding animal. A fine and detailed image drawn entirely by Dali.
Estimates*
US $minpr
Euro +
UK pound
Swiss Fr
900-1200,
( )
891-1188
756-1008
891-1188

* Estimates do not include 25% buyer's premium (see Terms and Conditions). NR means no reserve (minimum bid $50 unless otherwise posted). Estimates in other currencies based on conversion rates of Euro: 0.99 , British Pound 0.84, Swiss Fr 0.99. All conversion values are approximate with the final cost determined in dollars.
workcode: sd-2001z-57