This lot consists of an oil painting on canvas, done in the style of modern surrealist painter Salvador Dali (Spain, 1904 - 1989). "Dali" is hand-written at bottom center along with the date "1952". Surreal image depicts a series of concentric spheres that come together to form a woman's face. This composition is surreal, whimsical and mesmerizing! Many other unexpected details make this piece a uniquely impressive addition to any collection. Finely executed in the surrealist style for which Dali was so well known. Unframed piece measures approximately 25" x 21.25".

Paper label affixed en verso reads "MUSEE d' ORSAY Paris" and lists the artist as "Salvador Dali" the date as "1952" and the medium as "Oil". Additional information is printed in a foreign language. Several ink stamps with the name "Musee d' Orsay" are visible en verso.

Salvador Dali was born May 11, 1904 in Figueres, Spain. From an early age Dali was encouraged to practice his art and would eventually go on to study at an academy in Madrid. In the 1920's Dali went to Paris and began interacting with Picasso, Magritte, and Miro leading to his first Surrealist phase. The rise of the fascist leader Franco in Spain led to Dali's expulsion from the Surrealist movement, but that did not prevent him from painting.

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed piece measures approximately 25" x 21.25".

Finger Lakes Estate and Auction Company has been commissioned to liquidate several private collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction came from established collectors both in the United States and Europe.

Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in the catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:

In the style of [Artist Name]: The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.

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Canvas is solid and free of any major blemishes. Oil paint has some age-related craquelure, particularly around the edges. Overall painting is in very good condition and remains vibrant and crisp.