Original ink and watercolor on paper signed 'Dali' in the lower right. Image depicts a butterfly with black and blue wings and yellow polka dots. It is done in the style of Surrealist artist Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989). Butterflies were a favorite symbol of Dali, appearing more frequently after the 1950s. Printed en verso is a partial title page from a book of antique sheet music. The paper measures approximately 10.5'' x 7''.

Finger Lakes Auction has been commissioned to liquidate a collection of Fine Art from a Prominent European Collector and Dealer. This is one of the pieces from that . This item is being sold ''as is''. Unless otherwise noted authenticity has not been firmly established.

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Provenance:
This piece comes from a Prominent European Collector of Fine Art.

Dimensions:
Approx. 10.5'' x 7''.
Circa:

Paper is foxed and toned with other minor signs of age including a line of acidification or tape residue, from a previous framing across the top, as well as various creases, bumps and folds, primarily around the edges. The image and signature are clear and show well.