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Salvador Dali Signed Prints Elephant

Salvador Dali -- Space Elephant
Salvador Dali -- Space Elephant

Salvador Dali -- Space Elephant

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Salvador Dali Space Elephant from Memories of Surrealism, 1971 Lithograph with etching in colors

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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Etching

"Elephant Family" Large original serigraph.
"Elephant Family" Large original serigraph.

"Elephant Family" Large original serigraph.

By LeRoy Neiman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Salvador Dalí, in much the same way that I became Mr. Playboy in the late '50s," Hugh Hefner told Cigar

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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Prints

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Screen

Max Ernst, The Wheel of Light, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Wheel of Light, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Wheel of Light, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max Ernst, Shaving the Walls, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, Shaving the Walls, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, Shaving the Walls, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max Ernst, Homage to San Lazzaro, from San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975
Max Ernst, Homage to San Lazzaro, from San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975

Max Ernst, Homage to San Lazzaro, from San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, signed and numbered by the artists. In addition, LV examples were printed for artists, authors, friends

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1970s Constructivist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max Ernst, Electra, from XXe siecle, 1939
Max Ernst, Electra, from XXe siecle, 1939

Max ErnstMax Ernst, Electra, from XXe siecle, 1939, 1939

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H 12.4 in W 9.65 in

Max Ernst, Electra, from XXe siecle, 1939

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and

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1930s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, Electra, from XXe Siecle 1959
Max Ernst, Electra, from XXe Siecle 1959

Max ErnstMax Ernst, Electra, from XXe Siecle 1959, 1959

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H 12.4 in W 9.65 in

Max Ernst, Electra, from XXe Siecle 1959

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

included Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray

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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Idol, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Idol, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Idol, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

original lithograph in three colors signed and numbered by the artist, which was printed by Pierre Chave in

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, She Keeps Her Secret, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, She Keeps Her Secret, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, She Keeps Her Secret, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Vaccinated Bread, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Vaccinated Bread, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Vaccinated Bread, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Palette of Caesar, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Palette of Caesar, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Palette of Caesar, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Conjugal Diamonds, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Conjugal Diamonds, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Conjugal Diamonds, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max Ernst, Teenage Lightning, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, Teenage Lightning, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, Teenage Lightning, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

original lithograph in three colors signed and numbered by the artist, which was printed by Pierre Chave in

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Scars, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Scars, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Scars, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

luminaries that included Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Sea and the Rain, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Sea and the Rain, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Sea and the Rain, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Confidences, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Confidences, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Confidences, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, The False Positions, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The False Positions, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The False Positions, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, A Glance, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, A Glance, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, A Glance, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

luminaries that included Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Scarecrows, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Scarecrows, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Scarecrows, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, To Forget Everything, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, To Forget Everything, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, To Forget Everything, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Fugitive, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Fugitive, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Fugitive, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

contain an original lithograph in three colors signed and numbered by the artist, which was printed by

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Repast of Death, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Repast of Death, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Repast of Death, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Pampas, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Pampas, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Pampas, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

contain an original lithograph in three colors signed and numbered by the artist, which was printed by

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, The Earthquake, from Natural History, 1972 (after)
Max Ernst, The Earthquake, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

Max Ernst, The Earthquake, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst, Portrait of an Insect, from Cahiers d'Art, 1949 (after)
Max Ernst, Portrait of an Insect, from Cahiers d'Art, 1949 (after)

Max Ernst, Portrait of an Insect, from Cahiers d'Art, 1949 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Andre Breton, each of whom shared his fascination

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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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Celestial Elephant or Space Elephant
Celestial Elephant or Space Elephant

Celestial Elephant or Space Elephant

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Celestial Elephant or Space Elephant MEDIUM: Lithograph SIGNED

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1970s Surrealist Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Celestial Elephant
Celestial Elephant

Celestial Elephant

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Celestial Elephant or Space Elephant MEDIUM: Lithograph SIGNED

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1970s Surrealist Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Florals Elephant Lily
Florals Elephant Lily

Florals Elephant Lily

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Florals Elephant Lily MEDIUM: Etching on Heavy Arches Paper SIGNED

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1970s Surrealist Still-life Prints

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Etching

Memories of Surrealism Space Elephant
Memories of Surrealism Space Elephant

Memories of Surrealism Space Elephant

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Memories of Surrealism Space Elephant MEDIUM: Etching on Japon Paper

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1970s Surrealist Animal Prints

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Etching

Omnes de Saba venient - From "Biblia Sacra"
Omnes de Saba venient - From "Biblia Sacra"

Omnes de Saba venient - From "Biblia Sacra"

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Roma, IT

this artwork, Dalí represents a procession of camels and elephants in the desert. The composition is

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Celestial Elephant (Space Elephant) (A.F.184.5)
Celestial Elephant (Space Elephant) (A.F.184.5)

Celestial Elephant (Space Elephant) (A.F.184.5)

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

An original signed lithograph from original gouache by Spanish artist Salvador Dali (1904-1989

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1970s Surrealist Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Omnes the Saba venient - Lithograph  - 1964

Omnes the Saba venient - Lithograph - 1964

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Roma, IT

the Lord." In this artwork, Dalí represents a procession of camels and elephants in the desert. The

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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

De petra exivit aqua - From "Biblia Sacra"

De petra exivit aqua - From "Biblia Sacra"

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Roma, IT

-Mediolani between 1967 and 1969. It was illustrated by Salvador Dalí with a suite of 105 colored lithographs

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Peter Beard 2 Volume Set by Peter Beard, 1st Ed
Peter Beard 2 Volume Set by Peter Beard, 1st Ed

Peter Beard 2 Volume Set by Peter Beard, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Space Elephant
Space Elephant

Space Elephant

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Mount Vernon, NY

Space Elephant is an etching, signed in the plate. The image size is 7x5in with an overall framed

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Animal Prints

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Etching

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Casanova : Snail Lady - Original etching (Field #67-4 K)

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Paris, IDF

Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Casanova : Snail lady, 1967 Original etching Signed in the plate On vellum Rives 38 x 28 cm (c. 14.9 x 11 inch) REFERENCES : - Catalog raisonné Field #67-...

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1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

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Etching

Winter and Summer
Winter and Summer

Winter and Summer

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Winter and Summer MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: A/P MEASUREMENTS: 25" x 35.5" YEAR: 1973 FRAMED: No AUTHENTICITY: This pi...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Salvador Dali - Sator - Original Etching
Salvador Dali - Sator - Original Etching

Salvador Dali - Sator - Original Etching

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Salvador Dali - Sator - Original Etching Stamp Signed Dimensions: 38,5 x 28,5 cm 1969 References : Field 69-1 / Michler & Lopsinger 305

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1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

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Etching

Salvador Dali - Knight & Death, from "Faust"
Salvador Dali - Knight & Death, from "Faust"

Salvador Dali - Knight & Death, from "Faust"

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Salvador Dali - "Knight & Death" from Faust - Original Etching With embossed signature (from the standard book edition of 731) Dimensions: 38,5 x 28,5 cm 1969 References : Field 69-1...

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1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

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Etching

Faust Cavalier et la Mort
Faust Cavalier et la Mort

Faust Cavalier et la Mort

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Faust Cavalier et la Mort MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: 44/95 MEASUREMENTS: 11.4" x 15.3" YEAR: 1969 FRAMED: Yes CONDITION...

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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Salvador Dali - Plum - Original Hand-Signed Lithograph
Salvador Dali - Plum - Original Hand-Signed Lithograph

Salvador Dali - Plum - Original Hand-Signed Lithograph

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Salvador Dali - Plum - Original Hand-Signed Lithograph 1969 Dimensions: P. 57 x 37 cm Sheet: 75 x 56 cm Edition of 340 + proofs Editor : Jean Schneider, Basel Handsigned, EA (Epreuv...

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1960s Surrealist Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Salvador Dali -- Triomphe De L'Amour, Set of 2 Surrealist Lithographs
Salvador Dali -- Triomphe De L'Amour, Set of 2 Surrealist Lithographs

Salvador Dali -- Triomphe De L'Amour, Set of 2 Surrealist Lithographs

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Salvador Dali Triomphe de L'Amour (Triumph of Love), 1977 Suite of 2 cooperative lithographs Each hand signed Edition EA 45 / 75 These are on Japon paper and come with the original...

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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Salvador Dalì (1904–1989) -Athene-heliogravure and drypoint etching- 1965
Salvador Dalì (1904–1989) -Athene-heliogravure and drypoint etching- 1965

Salvador Dalì (1904–1989) -Athene-heliogravure and drypoint etching- 1965

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Varese, IT

Mixed media incorporating heliogravure and drypoint etching hand-colored on Arches paper , edited in 1963 Limited edition of 150 copies , numbered 23/150 in lower left Hand signed by...

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1960s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Drypoint, Etching

Salvador Dalí Whoever Takes Carmen (Salvador Dalí­ prints Salvador Dalí Carmen)
Salvador Dalí Whoever Takes Carmen (Salvador Dalí­ prints Salvador Dalí Carmen)

Salvador Dalí Whoever Takes Carmen (Salvador Dalí­ prints Salvador Dalí Carmen)

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Salvador Dalí Whoever Takes Carmen Away Must Pay with His Life 1970 (from Carmen): Lithograph in colors on Arches paper. 25.5 x 19.8 inches (64.8 x 50.5 cm). Good overall vintage ...

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1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

The Coronation of Gala (The Empress), Surrealist Lithograph by Salvador Dalí­
The Coronation of Gala (The Empress), Surrealist Lithograph by Salvador Dalí­

The Coronation of Gala (The Empress), Surrealist Lithograph by Salvador Dalí­

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Long Island City, NY

The Coronation of Gala (The Empress) from Visions Surrealiste Salvador Dali, Spanish (1904–1989) Portfolio: Visions Surrealiste Date: 1976 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil E...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Salvador Dalí­ -- Winter from Four Seasons
Salvador Dalí­ -- Winter from Four Seasons

Salvador Dalí­ -- Winter from Four Seasons

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Salvador Dalí­ Winter from Four Seasons, 1972 Signed lower right Edition 58 / 195 and the blindstamp lower left Image size 41.5 x 55 cm Sheet size 54 x 67 cm Published by Les Heures...

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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Manhattan Skyline
Manhattan Skyline

Salvador Dalí­Manhattan Skyline, 1976

$29,500

H 29.75 in W 21.25 in

Manhattan Skyline

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Manhattan Skyline MEDIUM: Lithograph SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Levine & Levine EDITION NUMBER: 49/150 MEASUREMENTS: 29.75" x21.25" YEAR: 19...

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1970s Surrealist More Prints

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Lithograph

Salvador Dalí­ -- Bullfight #4
Salvador Dalí­ -- Bullfight #4

Salvador Dalí­ -- Bullfight #4

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in BRUCE, ACT

SALVADOR DALÍ Bullfight #4., 1965 Color lithograph Hand signed and numbered 190/300 in pencil, lower margin Sheet size: 64 x 52.5 cm Published by Sydney Z. Lucas, Paris, with the ink...

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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse

Salvador Dalí­Crazy Horse, 1968

$24,500

H 30.5 in W 22.25 in

Crazy Horse

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Crazy Horse MEDIUM: Lithograph SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: 223/250 MEASUREMENTS: 30.5" x 22.25" YEAR: 1968 FRAMED: No CONDITION: Excelle...

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1960s Surrealist Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Salvador Dalí­ -- Pegasus from The Mythology suite
Salvador Dalí­ -- Pegasus from The Mythology suite

Salvador Dalí­ -- Pegasus from The Mythology suite

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Salvador Dalí­ Pegasus from The Mythology suite, 1960-1964 Etching and engraving with color aquatint. Hand Signed lower right Numbered 28/150 Image size: 52 x 61 cm Sheet size: 55...

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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Engraving

Salvador Dalí­ -- Bird of Paradise from Hawaii: California Suite
Salvador Dalí­ -- Bird of Paradise from Hawaii: California Suite

Salvador Dalí­ -- Bird of Paradise from Hawaii: California Suite

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Salvador Dalí­ Bird of Paradise from Hawaii: California Suite, 1973 Lithograph Hand signed lower right Numbered 35/250 lower left Image size: 55 x 39 cm Sheet size: 64 x 49.5 cm Ref...

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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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Salvador Dali Signed Prints Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate salvador dali signed prints elephant for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Surrealist examples as well as an abstract version. Making the right choice when shopping for a salvador dali signed prints elephant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add a salvador dali signed prints elephant to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, black, brown and more. Finding an appealing salvador dali signed prints elephant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Salvador Dalí and Leroy Neiman each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in etching, lithograph and drypoint, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Salvador Dali Signed Prints Elephant?

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A Close Look at Surrealist Art

In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Surrealist art emerged in the 1920s with dreamlike and uncanny imagery guided by a variety of techniques such as automatic drawing, which can be likened to a stream of consciousness, to channel psychological experiences.

Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.

Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.

Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)

The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.

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Finding the Right Prints-works-on-paper for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

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