Instantly recognizable by his waxed, upturned mustache, the flamboyant Salvador Dalí is one of modern art’s most distinctive figures. He is also one of the icons of the 20th-century avant-garde Surrealist movement, whose dreamlike images, drawn from the depths of the unconscious, he deployed in paintings, sculptures, prints and fashion, as well as in film collaborations with Luis Buñuel and Alfred Hitchcock.
Dalí was born in Figueres, Catalonia, and even as a youngster, displayed the sensitivity, sharp perception and vivid imagination that would later define his artworks. In these, he conjured childhood memories and employed religious symbols and Freudian imagery like staircases, keys and dripping candles to create unexpected, often shocking pieces.
Dalí's use of hyperrealism in conveying Surrealist symbols and concepts that subvert accepted notions of reality is epitomized in what is perhaps his most recognizable painting, The Persistence of Memory (1931), in which he depicts the fluidity of time through melting clocks, their forms inspired by Camembert cheese melting in the sun. His artistic genius, eccentric personality and eternal quest for fame made him a global celebrity.
“Each morning when I awake, I experience again a supreme pleasure,” he once said. “That of being Salvador Dalí.”
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Surreal Bronze Sculpture - Space Elephant - Salvador Dali
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Space Elephant is a bronze sculpture inspired by Salvador Dalí, representing a surrealist elephant with elongated, slender legs and an obelisk on its back. The piece combines human i...
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Mounted Elephant Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elephant sculpture with raised trunk mounted on a wood base. The which shows some wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions 12" width x 4.5" depth x 9" height Condition Good ...
Bronze
Elephant in Metal with Bronze Patina, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, 20th century, representing an elephant in metal with bronze patina. H: 37cm, W: 55cm, D: 34cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Bronze
$2,235
H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Surreal Horse, Exquisite Bronze Sculpture Inspired by Salvador Dalí
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This bronze sculpture offers a surreal and abstract interpretation of a horse, evoking the fluid forms and dreamlike perspectives characteristic of Salvador Dalí. The elongated limbs...
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Large Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Lifted Trunk
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bronze elephant statue or sculpture features standing elephant with lifted trunk, elegantly modeled in Modernist style. Soft, fluid lines of the elephant's body showcase the ...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Stylized Bronze Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A sculptural bronze elephant rendered in a refined modernist style, characterized by simplified forms and elegant proportions. The figure is depicted mid-stride with trunk raised — a traditional symbol of good fortune and prosperity — while the softly modeled body and minimal detailing emphasize the strength and grace of the animal. #5074 The sculpture displays a rich, natural bronze patina with subtle tonal variation across the surface, highlighting the contours of the elephant’s back, ears, and tusks. The design reflects the influence of mid-century decorative sculpture, where animals were often interpreted in stylized, almost architectural forms. Compact in scale yet visually striking, this piece works beautifully as a tabletop accent, bookshelf sculpture...
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Raised Trunk Made in Italy
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Sculpture Italy. Impressive bronze Art Deco sculpture of an elephant in dark green cast bronze on brown marble base. Elephant with raised trunk on marble bas...
Marble, Bronze
$4,000
H 26.38 in W 15.75 in D 38.59 in
Big Size Brutalist Elephant Figure in the Style of to Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this big size Brutalist elephant figure in the style of to Sergio Bustamante. Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and scul...
Brass
$6,500
H 5.88 in W 11.25 in D 3.5 in
Sier Kunst, Bull, Austrian Art Deco Wood & Brass Sculpture, ca. 1930
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Art Deco Sier Kunst Bull Wood & Brass Sculpture in Haguenauer Manner ca. 1930 DETAILS Marked ‘SK’ in a triangle for Sier Kunst and ‘Made In Aus...
Brass
$18,000
H 20.25 in W 17.75 in D 7 in
Art Nouveau Period Irénée Rochard Bronze Elephant Sculpture France circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A superb Irénée Rochard Art Nouveau period African elephant sculpture from France circa 1920. Patinated bronze on an onyx and marble base. S...
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Il Ciclone- 1907 Bronze by Pozzi Tancredi, Private Collection
Located in Sofia, BG
Il Ciclone- 1907 Private collection Pozzi Tancredi Milano, 1864 - Torino, 1924 Contact us in a message for precise details, please. Weight and measurements are approximately, du...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Horse Riding Shoe Stirrup perfect Wall or Table Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Solid bronze horse riding shoe stirrup in very good condition which is perfect for wall decoration or for table decoration. France, circa 1880.
Bronze
19th Century French Centre Piece in Bronze with Animals Heads
Located in Sofia, BG
French bronze centerpiece raised on three legs ended with animal heads. France, circa 1880.
Bronze
20th Century Italian Post Modern Adjustable Metal Side Tables by Sergio Terzani
By Sergio Terzani
Located in Sofia, BG
Here is a great example of post-modern design. This side table was designed by Sergio Terzani, Scandicci, Jean Francois Crochet and produced in Italy in 1985. It is made from hand pa...
Metal
20th Century "Pangolin" Dining Table in Folded and Welded Metal by Yves Pagart
Located in Sofia, BG
Dining table Pangolin model signed by Yves Pagart made of folded and welded painted metal. Unique style. Limited edition signed and numbered 6/16 from 1996...
Metal
20th Century French Pair of Silver Plated Bronze Candlesticks with Deеrs
Located in Sofia, BG
French pair of silver plated bronze candlesticks with brocade decoration on a mound, the branch supporting a cup and the candlestick surrounded by couple of deers. France, circa 1950.
Silver Plate, Bronze
