$1,000
Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989). "Caesar and Cleopatra" from "Famous Loves (Les amours celebres)", 5 color engraving on BFK Rives with watermark and four deckled edges, limited edition 731/1000, published by Ateliers Rigal (France), pencil numbered lower left margin, pencil signed lower right margin. Line drawing engraving depicting the great Roman emperor Julius Caesar at center riding on horseback with rays of light emanating from his crowned head, with a depiction of his love Cleopatra at left in bust length wearing a large ceremonial Egyptian headdress, the right background with a line of mountains or pyramids below a crescent moon and shooting star. Framed approximately 20.75" x 23". Sheet size approximately 17.625" x 21.875". Image size approximately 10.75" x 15.75". Reference: Field 72-3F (page 73).
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-01-03
