35. Caduceus

1904, Figueras, Spania - 1989, Figueras, Spania

Estimate

EUR 1.200 - 1.800

Sold

EUR 3.000

Session

Tue, 21 May 2024 19:00

The inscription at the base of the work, representing fragments from the Hippocratic Oath, translates as follows: "I will lead my life and practice my craft with innocence and cleanliness. Whatever I would see or hear while practicing my profession, or even outside of it, I will not speak of what there is no need to reveal, considering that, in such circumstances, keeping a secret is a duty."

Dimensions

depth 9 cm, width 11 cm, height 29 cm

Description

bronz patinat, bronz aurit și oțel inoxidabil, signed at the base, "Dali"; on the pedestal, the foundry mentioned, "S.P.A.D.E.M., s.d.o.a. Paris"; noted on the pedestal, "Dali no. 59, for Jacques Bouchard"

Lot.notes

Inscribed at the base: “I will spend my life and practice my art in innocence and purity. (Hippocratic Oath). Whatever I see or hear in society during, or even outside of my profession, I will keep silent about what never needs to be disclosed, considering discretion as a duty in such a case.”

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