SALVADOR DALI (1904-1989)
LES HUIT PECHES CAPITAUX
Atelier Rigal, Paris, 1966-1967
An exceptionally rare complete portfolio comprising eight original color aquatints, each individually signed by Salvador Dali.
The present example is Copy H, one of only 10 lettered collaborator copies A-J, distinct from the regular edition of 125 copies on Rives paper.
This particular copy was personally enhanced by Dali for Sybille Hoffmann, described in auction documentation as a friend of the artist. The justification page bears an original pencil drawing and autograph dedication by Dali.
Of particular importance, the portfolio also contains an additional original aquatint printed on Japan paper, separate from the regular suite of eight, bearing a second original pencil drawing and personal autograph dedication by Dali to Sybille Hoffmann.
The combination of a lettered collaborator copy, two original autograph drawings, personal dedications and the additional Japan paper aquatint gives this example the character of a unique presentation copy.
Complete and preserved in exceptional Mint condition, with the original publishers case.
Provenance:
Collection of Sybille Hoffmann.
References:
Field 66-3
Michler and Lopsinger 161-168
Sahli 24-31
