Dalí Melting Watch Bronze Sculpture 42/300

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Dalí Melting Watch Bronze Sculpture 42/300

An intriguing expression of Surrealism, this limited edition bronze sculpture brings Salvador Dalí’s iconic melting watch motif to life. Conceived circa 1980, the piece exemplifies Dalí’s enduring fascination with the fluidity of time and perception, rendered with striking presence and imagination.

Origin: Spain
Date: Circa 1980
Material: Bronze

Dimensions: Height: 32 cm (12.6 ins), Length: 55 cm (21.6 ins), Width: 19 cm (7.5 ins)

Condition: Presented in excellent condition, with a superb patina consistent with age.

This exceptional bronze sculpture sits firmly within the pantheon of twentieth-century Surrealist art. Inspired by Daí’s seminal painting, The Persistence of Memory, it translates the dreamlike elasticity of time into three-dimensional form. Pieces like this can be found in esteemed private and institutional collections, attesting to their significance amongst Dalí’s oeuvre and the broader context of modern sculpture.

Notable Features:

  • Exquisite craftsmanship is evident in the undulating surface and naturalistic folds of the melting watch, expertly cast in fine bronze.
  • The design dramatically echoes the Surrealist fascination with illusion and temporal instability, with a masterful interplay of solidity and apparent liquidity characteristic of Dalí’s style.
  • This bronze sculpture is highly sought after due to its rarity—offered as limited edition number 42 out of just 300 worldwide—and comes accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, further enhancing its collecting value.
  • Striking in both form and scale, it is suitable as a centrepiece for a discerning art collection, or as a statement artwork for display in the home or office.

Uniting Dalí’s inimitable vision with refined bronze artistry, the Dalí Melting Watch Bronze Sculpture makes for an extraordinary acquisition for collectors of Surrealist sculpture and twentieth-century art. Its captivating design, reputable provenance, and limited-edition status ensure its appeal for connoisseurs and admirers alike.

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