SALVADOR DALÍ (1904–1989)
The Song of Songs of King Solomon
Léon Amiel, New York / Paris, 1971
A rare deluxe copy on Japon nacré paper, from the strictly limited edition of 44 examples (numbered VII–L), this being copy No. XXIX.
The complete portfolio comprising twelve original etchings by Salvador Dalí, each signed in pencil, executed with pochoir (stencil) coloring and gold dust embellishment, printed on luxurious Japon nacré paper. All plates with the publisher’s blindstamp, issued hors-texte, with full margins, as originally published.
The suite accompanies the title page, full text in English, and justification, preserved loose as issued, housed in the original blue linen-covered boards and slipcase, featuring the characteristic cast metal medallion on the upper cover.
Printed by Jacques David, Paris, and published by Léon Amiel, New York and Paris, 1971.
Edition:
6 copies on parchment (I–VI)
44 copies on Japon nacré (VII–L) ← this example
250 copies on Arches paper
20 hors commerce copies (A–T)
Catalogue references:
Michler & Löpsinger, nos. 468–479
Field, no. 71-17
Condition:
In overall very good condition, the sheets with full margins, minor handling and light natural toning consistent with age; portfolio and slipcase with light wear, otherwise well preserved.
Note:
This Japon nacré issue represents the true deluxe edition of the work, distinguished by its significantly smaller limitation and superior paper quality compared to the standard Arches edition. The series is widely regarded as one of Dalí’s most refined and ambitious graphic interpretations of a literary text, combining biblical subject matter with his characteristic surrealist line and luxurious production techniques.
