Purgatory 22

“Extravagance”

I invite you to notice that I’m offering Dali prints registered at The Salvador Dali Archives for sale.

Most others offer no real proof of authenticity; or at best, a Letter of Authentication. Even this was for a complete set of prints and not for an individual print. A letter can always be copied over and over again; but if you stop and think about it, a copied letter does not make a print authentic or guarantee authenticity! You may even get a Certificate of Authenticity (C.O.A.) from the art gallery that is selling the print. Remember though that they are in the business of selling art; so no matter what they may tell you, they are not necessarily authorities on authenticating the art!

You can rest assured that this Divine Comedy Woodblock Engraving is authentic. I am proud to say that the late world-renowned Dali expert, Mr. Albert Field, personally authenticated this piece! Furthermore, Mr. Field is the only person Dali authorized to Archive and Authenticate his work. Also, these are the only prints authenticated by Mr. Field that have which edition of the Divine Comedy they are from, permanently stamped on the back in archival ink #25 and #395. Yes, you will get a copy of the Letter of Authentication for the complete suite of the Divine Comedy! This Letter is different in that it refers to the fact that each print is authentic; and that each print has been stamped on the back with archival ink and signed by Mr. Albert Field, himself; showing proof that Mr. Field personally examined and certified the print to be authentic.

Ok, I know that there are some Doubting Thomas's that might ask how do I know for sure that Mr. Field really signed the back of these prints? Well, get your credit card out; because with this bit of provenance, all your fears and doubts will be resolved, and you will find that you want to have this rare Dali even more! I personally visted the Archives in New York and took photographs of Mr. Field during the authenticating and signing process. The detail of the photos I took is so sharp that his hand is caught in mid stroke of signing! Believe me, there is no doubt who signed and authenticated this print--other than the late world-renowned Dali expert, Mr. Albert Field.

You will receive 2 photos of Mr. Field taken during the signing, plus a Photo CD with about 20 more photographs of
Mr. Field, also taken during the signing. As you allow yourself to realize just how rare and collectable these Divine Comedy Woodstock prints really are, you may find that BUY IT NOW is the best way to secure this rare Dali--before someone else does! Once in the hands of a collector, it may be 20 years or more before this print is once again available. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a Dali that is registered in the Salvador Dali Archives and to have your name registered in the Archives as the owner of this Original Woodblock Engraving. Think about it--your name registered in the Archives as an original woodblock from the Divine Comedy by Dali, certified by the late Mr. Albert Field. With the passing of Mr. Field, there will be only two suites of Divine Comedy ever authenticated with the numbers of the edition they are from, suite #25 and suite #395.

Dali Authentic Woodblock

Certified by the late Dali expert Albert Field

And Registered in the Salvador Dail Archives.

This is a RERGISTERED AUTHENCATED ORIGINAL WOODCUT

From "The Divine Comedy" suite

By Master Salvador Dali...

This 40-year-old, Original & Surrealistic "MASTERWORK" is a highly detailed Woodcut Engraving by the Renowned Spanish Artist "SALVADOR DALI" (1904-1989). Dali is listed in virtually every Art Reference Manual known to the Art World! The foremost expert of Master Salvador Dali’s works, Mr. Albert Field, has personally authenticated this fine piece of art with his signature in verso. This authenticated INVESTMENT quality print by the Legendary Artist “SALVADOR DALI”, will CONTINUE TO RISE IN VALUE as it has done Since the Time of his Death in 1989. These Woodblock Etchings from The French Edition of The Divine Comedy regularly appraise for and sell in Galleries at $1,200.00 to $2,000.00 dollars. This auction starts out at a fraction of Art Gallery prices; no reserve has been placed on this fine “Work Of Art” to help ensure that the winner will receive an immediate "Built In" Equitable Value, for a Great Future Return on Investment! The condition of this magnificent "Work Of Art" is also Good and its Authorship plus Authenticity is 100% attested to by Mr. Albert Field of “The Salvador Dali Archives LTD.”. This Premier, Museum Quality, & Authenticated Piece, is now being offered for just a Limited Time Only. With so many questionable pieces on the market today, you can finally be assured of an Investment Quality "Work Of Art" by an Internationally "Listed" Spanish Master Artist, without the ART GALLERY Price Tag, to go along with it! In addition, there is no other asset, which enriches your Home and Life while it appreciates in value more than Fine Art does!

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Every attention to detail has been taken to insure that you are receiving a genuine and authentic Salvador Dali woodblock engraving from The French Edition of the Divine Comedy. Mr. Albert Field has personally examined this Woodblock Print and in pencil signed the print himself, certifying to the authenticity of this print. During the signing process photographs were taken of Mr. Field signing the prints. Proving that Mr. Field did the signing of the prints. This Salvador Dali, Divine Comedy print is registered in “The Salvador Dali Archives”. The only Divine Comedy prints authorized to be registered into the Archives are prints that have been individually authenticated.

Don’t be fooled by accepting just a copy of a C.O.A. (certificate of authenticity) from Mr. Field and “The Salvador Dali Archives Ltd.”, for a complete suite of The Divine Comedy when buying an individual print. Because a copy of a C.O.A. can be sent with any kind of print. Prints with a copy of a C.O.A. from a complete suite, have not been certified that they are authentic. Only authenticated Dali Art qualifies for Registry into “The Salvador Dali Archives”. This Print has been individually authenticated and is registered in “The Salvador Dali Archives”and is waiting for you to register as the owner of this original woodblock engraving. Think about It, you the owner of a registered authentic Dali.

With all the questions to authenticity having been answered, you can be assured that you are buying an Investment Quality "Work Of Art" by the Internationally "Listed" Spanish Master Artist, Salvador Dali. In addition you can have your name listed in “The Salvador Dali Archives” as an owner of this authentic Salvador Dali “Work of Art”. Plus if your authentic “Work of Art” were to be stolen you will have proof of ownership.

For more information on registering this print contact Mr. Frank Hunter at: The Dali Archives Online

The Art World and Dali collectors will miss the contributions of Mr. Albert Field, Nov. 8, 1916 to Aug. 4, 2003.

Photos taken June 2002 during the authentication process of Mr. Albert Field, President

And Mr. Frank Hunter, Vice President of The Salvador Dali Archives LTD.

This print has been stamped on the back in archival ink and signed in pencil by Mr. Field, that he has personally examined this print and certifies that this print is authentic and from example #395 of THE DIVINE COMEDY.

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Albert Field is the author of "The Official Catalog of the Graphic Works of Salvador Dali" and is recognized by the courts and Museums as The foremost expert on the authenticity of Dali works.

For more information on Mr. Albert Field see: The Dali Archives Online

These works have sold in galleries for $1,200 to $2,000.
This is a rare bargain!!!

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I suggest that collectors acquire at least one image from each level of Dante's journey (Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise) for a complete representation of the journey. This also makes a proper triptych and a powerful presentation.

“PROVENANCE is EVERYTHING”

Included with your Authenticated Engraving signed by the late Mr. Field, you will receive the following:

· Copy of the letter of authentication signed by both, Mr. Albert Field Pres. and Mr. Frank Hunter V. Pres. of The Salvador Dali Archives.

· Stamped on back in archival ink. The only prints stamped with which edition they are from:

Example #25 and Example #395

· · Photos of Mr. Field signing the prints and of Mr. Hunter assisting Mr. Field in the authenticating process. Photo documentation proving that Mr. Field signed the prints himself.

· · A photo CD of your print along with the Tirage Page, Slip Cases and other key pages from The Divine Comedy.

· See examples below.

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· Bonus Photos on CD of A Decomposition Included: showing how a Woodcut print is made. You will simply be amazed at how much work and craftsmanship it took to make your woodcut print. You can’t visualize or appreciate a woodcut print over a lithograph, until you see a decomposition of each and every woodcut (some prints take 35 woodcuts) and the progressive proofs in-between each woodcut. This will give you and your friends a true respect and awe for your newly acquired work of art.

· This print is registered in The Salvador Dali Archives. Very Few prints qualify for this prestigious honor, even fewer were ever were signed on the back by the late Mr. Albert Field the only archivist/authenticator personally appointed by Salvador Dali to do so. Fill out the accompanying form and YOU will be listed in The Salvador Dali Archives, as the owner of this rare piece.

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You may find yourself becoming aware that you are buying more than just a Dali print. You are buying provenance, a bit of history, a story of how woodblock prints are made, the pride of owning an original woodblock Dali engraving, authenticated by the late world-renowned expert, Mr. Albert Field; but best of all, you are joining the exclusive class of registered Dali collectors. Just think about it! You can just put a picture on the wall, or you can feel the pride of displaying a work of art that has history and a story to it. Imagine the fun you will have explaining the rich history of your Dali, from how it was made, with a complete decomposition on CD showing the different stages of printing a woodblock engraving, all the way to Albert Field and his role in keeping track of Dali's works and weeding out the fakes. This will only wet your appetite for more about Dali, and soon you could find that you are buying books about Dali, collecting and reading books illustrated by, Dali: like Wine, Women and Words, by Billy Rose, Essays of Michel de Montaigne, Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini, Don Quixote DeLa Mancha, and The Divine Comedy. What a great present this is for yourself or someone you love, a gift that will enrich your life and the lives of those around you! All the while you can enjoy the fact that you own a certified, authentic Dali and the knowledge that you are registered in The Salvador Dali Archives Ltd. as owner of this original Divine Comedy Woodblock Engraving. By now you may have convinced yourself to the point you are ready to purchase. But wait, go to my Gallery at Vendio (click here on Blue Link) and go to ALL IDEMS and view the rest of the Dali’s available, then pick out the one that captures your imagination.

How having found the one you really love, you are truly ready to become a registered Dali collector. Start this incredible journey today with BUY IT NOW! Some find themselves coming back again and again buying more and more authenticated Divine Comedy etchings by Dali. Don’t be disappointed because you waited and the one you love is gone. Act now! And the pride of displaying and enjoying this rare 40-year-old, registered Original & Surrealistic Woodcut Engraving by "SALVADOR DALI" will be yours.