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Lot n° 689

DALI.- DANTE.

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The Divine Comedy. Paradise. Purgatory. L'Enfer. 100 woodcut compositions by Salvador Dali, printed in color. P., Les Heures Claires, 1959-1961, 6 vol. in-folio (33 x 26 cm), leaves, publisher's folder and slipcase. Artist's copy with color breakdown of one plate per volume (the breakdown for the 1st volume of Paradis is missing). This monumental illustrated edition required the engraving of 3,500 woodcuts, which, in successive passes, restored all the nuances of Dali's watercolors. Includes a total of 100 color woodcuts and 345 decomposition plates. A fine copy.