Sale: 389 / Modern Art, April 27. 2012 in Munich Lot 323

 
Salvador Dalí - L


323
Salvador Dalí
L'Homme-Oiseau, 1972.
Bronze
Estimate:
€ 2,000 / $ 2,140
Sold:
€ 3,000 / $ 3,210

(incl. surcharge)
L'Homme-Oiseau. 1972-1981.
Bronze with green patina, partly polished.
Descharnes 291. With name on plinth, number 2/35 and inscription "E.A.". With foundry mark "Perseo SA / Mendrisio" on bronze base. Artist's proof aside from the edition of 350. With base: 27 x 7,2 x 7,2 cm (10,6 x 2,8 x 2,8 in).
The birdman, a motif that Dali was occupied witrh in 1947, stands for virile fertility, - an importmant theme throughout the artist's life. Published by Inter Art Resources Ltd., London. [DB].




323
Salvador Dalí
L'Homme-Oiseau, 1972.
Bronze
Estimate:
€ 2,000 / $ 2,140
Sold:
€ 3,000 / $ 3,210

(incl. surcharge)