Salvador Dali Signed "The Marquis de Sade "Marianne and the Chevalier" RARE 1969" Lithograph on Japon archival paper (Dali Gallery COA)

The Marquis de Sade Portfolio" 1969"

by Salvador Dali

Medium Original Lithograph on Japon Paper

Dimensions

Sheet Size: 25 5/8" x 19 5/8"

Year Published 1969 by Shorewood Press

Edition Size

160 on Arches (1 - 160)

90 on Arches (I - XC)

26 on Japon (A - Z)

9 Publisher's Copies (1 - 9)

6 Artists Proofs on Arches (1 - 6)

6 Artists Proofs on Arches (I - VI)

4 Artists Proofs on Japon (1 - 4)

The art is from the original portfolio in excellent condition created and published in 1969 on original lithograph stone plates drawn by Dali.

Marianne bound to the bed in servitude to the Chevalier as he watches.

Dali interpreted the 3 act play of the infamous Marquis with this surrealistic edition.

Salvador Dali signed the limited edition original lithographs, each with a unique image. In excellent condition, Each is individually signed by Dali and numbered in pencil. Interpretation by Dali of Plays written by Marquis de Sade in the 1700's. Shorewood Publishers commissioned Dali to paint the 25 Piece Suite, in essence, to interpret the plays and visually illustrate Sade's original works.

The resulting individual works by Dali have been critically proclaimed, "Stunning" and are considered some of Dali's Greatest Masterpieces!

The suite includes an official Salvador Dali Gallery COA for authenticity purposes.

The work of Salvador Dali (1904-1989) is associated with the surrealist movement of the 20th Century. A diverse and multi-talented artist, Dali is considered one of the most collected artists today, and his works offer an incredible opportunity for enormous appreciation in value. In addition to his original works, Dali produced works on paper for reproduction using dry point, etching, woodcut, and lithography. Many of his works are held in prestigious museums, private and public collections world-wide.

Authenticated in the 2016 Dali Price Guide bty Bruce Hochman and the Albert Field Official Graphic Works of Salvador Dali

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

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