Original Salvador Dali works in Surrey sale

Original works by Salvador Dalí (1904-89) are expected to lead the Contemporary Art auction at Surrey auction house Ewbank’s on October 26.

The leading exponent of Surrealism – one of the most sought-after artists in the world – created the first piece, a 24 x 33cm study for Studio Imaginaire, around 1949. In pen and ink on paper, and signed Dalí lower right, it comes with a signed certificate issued by Nicholas and Olivier Decharnes confirming that the work is registered in the Archive Decharnes, the world’s leading authority on Dalí.

Also offered in the sale is Metronome with bust of philosopher, a c.1954 drawing in black ballpoint pen on paper. Signed Dalí top right and measuring 9 x 18.5cm, it too has a signed Decharnes certificate.

The works are estimated at £10,000-15,000 each.

“These two exceptional pieces show Dalí’s unusual genius and come with the best provenance his works can have,” said specialist Will Parker. “We expect a great deal of interest in them when it comes to bidding.”