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The Persistence of Memory was painted in 1931. In the painting, Salvador Dalí depicts the fluidity of time through melting clocks, their forms inspired by Camembert cheese melting in the sun. The work is one of the most famous examples of the 20th-century avant-garde Surrealist movement. Explore a collection of Salvador Dalí art on 1stDibs.
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Faust: Portrait of Marguerite (Le Portrait de Marguerite)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Salvador Dali
Faust: Portrait of Marguerite (Le Portrait de Marguerite), Published 1968-1969
Medium: Drypoint Etching with Roulette on Japon
Edition: 88/145
Artwork Size: 15 x 1...
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1960s Surrealist Portrait Prints
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Etching
$32,000 Sale Price
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Don Juan: The Banquet (Le Banquet)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Salvador Dali
Don Juan: The Banquet (Le Banquet), Published 1970
Medium: Hand-Colored Drypoint Etching on Arches Paper
Edition: 38/250
Artwork Size: 25 x 20 in
Framed Size: 33 ...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints
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Etching
$7,500 Sale Price
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Imaginations
Objects of The Future Liquid Tornado Bath Tub
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali
TITLE: Imaginations & Objects of The Future Liquid Tornado Bath Tub
MEDIUM: Etching
SIGNED: Hand Signed by Salvador Dali
PUBLISHER: Merril Chase, Chicago/Al...
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1970s Surrealist More Prints
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Mythology: Argus in Black
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Salvador Dali
Mythology: Argus in Black, Published 1963-1965
Medium: Copper and Drypoint Etching on Arches Paper
Edition: 106/150
Artwork Size: 22 x 30 in
Framed Size: 28.50 x ...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
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Etching
Thomas (Lancelot Healing Sir Urre)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Salvador Dali
Title: Thomas (Lancelot Healing Sir Urre)
Portfolio: 1972 The Twelve Apostles (Knights of the Round Table)
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1972
Edition: 38/350
Frame S...
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1970s Surrealist Portrait Prints
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Lithograph
Imaginations
Objects of The Future Anti-Umbrella with Atomized Liquid
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali
TITLE: Imaginations & Objects of The Future Anti-Umbrella with Atomized Liquid
MEDIUM: Etching
SIGNED: Hand Signed by Salvador Dali
PUBLISHER: Merrill Chas...
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1970s Surrealist More Prints
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Etching
