What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shock retrospective rescued gallery (9)" mean?

The definition is "Shock". The wordplay uses a reversal. SAVED (reversal="rescued/retrieved from harm or danger") + TATE (synonym="art gallery in London") = DEVASTATE; definition: "Shock" The answer is DEVASTATE.

Shock retrospective rescued gallery (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29402 | 5 Down | 2024-06-06 flower

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