Salvador Dali - Lady Godiva
Salvador Dali
Spanish (1904 – 1989)
Salvador Dali Lady Godiva, 1969
Salvador Dali created the etching Lady Godiva. Jean Schneider, Basel published the etching in 1969. This etching is on Rives, Salvador Dali signed it, and it is numbered 20/125. The image size measures 19 3/8″ x 14 1/2″ and the overall size is 29 x 22 1/8″. This is a rare etching. It remains in very good condition, has never been framed, and shows no flaws or damage. The condition reflects its age. The owner is offering the etching for sale. This is a very desirable work by Dali. Ask to see more photos.
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The Middle Ages in Coventry, England likely inspired the story of Lady Godiva. The legend tells that she rode horseback naked through the streets, except where her long hair covered her. People said she was completely nude except for the hair. Such modesty. Why would she do this? Probably not so she could be a subject for Dali to recreate. She married a landlord named Leofric, who invoked high rents. She must have been very benevolent and took pity on the tenants and wanted to lessen the rent. Dali liked nudes and vola; it is a good story.
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This is the tirage for Salvador Dali Lady Godiva.
The total tirage is 254 plus proofs on various papers. There are 125 on Japan nacre, 125 on Rives and IV on parchment. The Field’s catalogue number #69-6. The Lopsinger number is #357.
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Lady Godiva, etching
