art, architecture, and design Rare and beautiful snail sketch in Dali by Dali 222. Salvador Dali Signed Book. Signed book:
Dali by Dali. First edition. NY: Harry N. Abrams Inc., 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8, 156 pages. Signed and inscribed on the copyright page in black felt tip, “A Charles, Dali, 1973,” who draws a fantastic large sketch of a snail on a leaf. A magnificent signed book from the surrealist master, who adds a decidedly rare and highly desirable sketch of a wandering snail. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG, with light edge toning and a few small tears, creases, and losses to edges of the dust jacket. Starting Bid $300
223. Juan Gris Autograph Letter Signed. Spanish painter and sculptor (1887–1927) associated with Cubism. Scarce ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8, February 2, 1920. Letter to influential art critic Louis Vauxcelles, who is credited with coining the terms ‘Fauvism’ and ‘Cubism,’ thanking him for his encouragement. In part (translated): “Having to face not only the indifference, but I would even say the injustice of the press in general toward me, your attitude on my behalf touches me and your present sympathy is a great encouragement. I would be all too happy to see you to speak with you about artistic things. While I wait for your answer, I will ask you to accept, dear sir, with my thanks, the expression of my great esteem.” In fine condition, with a rough top edge. An important letter associating a then-unrecognized artist with a major critic. Starting Bid $200
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February 10, 2021 | ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN
