The Art of Dali - Habsburg, Feldman Auction, Tokyo, December 17, 1989.

The Art of Dali

Habsburg, Feldman Auction,
Tokyo, December 17, 1989.

This is an example of an item that keeps my Dali collecting bug alive. 

Just when I thought I had seen it all, this auction catalog landed into my hands and proved me wrong.

This book documents the 57 items of Dali art auctioned more than 20 years ago in Tokyo.  In it, you will find works of various media (gouache, watercolor, india ink, collage, oil, etc.) reproduced in full color and in fine detail.

Many of the images are of the original works upon which various print suites are based.  There are, however, a number of original drawings, sketches, and inscriptions that are not seen elsewhere.

Accompanying each item is a detailed description, provenance, and auction estimate.  Although a bit outdated, these estimates offer a starting point for assessing the value of similar items. 

For instance, one seeking to estimate the value of a book inscribed by Dali with sketches finds a couple of examples for comparison in this auction catalog.

Also noteworthy is a 1969 design for a record jacket, a surrealist object circa 1961, a 1966 costume for the year 2000, and a few sketches for the Disney animated film "Destino."

This catalog is a must-have for the avid Dali collector.  You should be able to find a copy for fewer than $30.