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.”
Find original Salvador Dalí paintings, prints, sculptures and other works on 1stDibs.
"Ceci n'est pas une assiette", Dali And Daum, 20th Century
By Salvador Dalí, Daum
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
"Ceci n'est pas une assiette" or “This is not a plate” plate in pink glass paste with gold decoration. We find Dali's signature in the mass at the bottom On the back, the Daum Made i...
Glass
Pâte-de-verre Glass Plate by Salvador Dalí for Daum, 1970s
By Salvador Dalí
Located in New York, NY
Limited-edition pâte-de-verre glass plate by Salvador Dalí for Daum, France, 1970. Cast in textured brown glass with raised gilt highlights and inscribedCeci n’est pas une assiette. ...
Glass
Daum Pate de Verre Bird of Paradise Jewels Bowl. Rare. Limited Edition, 41/50
By Daum
Located in Lexington, KY
Daum Pate de Verre Bird of Paradise Jewels Bowl. Limited edition 41/50. This piece is part of Daum's Paradise Collection which is a mosaic of crystal and precious stones. This is ...
Glass
Daum Crystal Pate de Verre Flower Bowl
By Daum
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Daum crystal Pate de Verre single flower (it can be a Groundsel) and large leaves bowl depicting different shades of blue and turquoi...
Crystal
Gabriel Argy Rousseau Pate-de-verre 'Fers De Lance' Coupe, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Molded G. Argy Rousseau.
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century oak splint gathering basket with a large wood handle and plenty of room for holding berries, vegetables, or any myriad of floral. Today it's perfect for hanging on...
Oak
$14,211
H 14.57 in W 6.89 in D 6.3 in
Salvador Dali x Daum, "Fleur du Mal" Glass Sculpture, France 1968
By Daum, Salvador Dalí
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb limited edition Salvador Dali "Fleur du Mal" (Evil's Flower) glass paste sculpture edited and manufactured by Daum in 1968. In very good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x L ...
Art Glass
20th Century, Laos Bamboo Basket
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Laos bamboo basket. Age: Laos, 20th Century Size: Height 26.8 C.M. / Diameter 39.7 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.
Bamboo
Onyx Lidded Bowl, 20th Century
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Highly Figured Onyx Lidded Bowl, 20th Century.
Onyx
20th Century, Laos Bamboo Basket
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Laos bamboo basket. Age: Laos, 20th Century Size: Height 26.5 C.M. / Diameter 36.7 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.
Bamboo
$647
H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
20th Century Pate de Verre Glass study entitled "Papillon" by Daum Glass
By Daum
Located in London, GB
An attractive mid 20th Century pate de verre glass study of butterfly rested on a rose with excellent detail and very fine vibrant colour, signed Daum France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ...
Glass
Daum Three Section Cubist Clear and Frosted Crystal Vide Poche Bowl
By Daum
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This heavy sculptural French crystal vide poche was made by Daum and has an angular form executed in clear and frosted crystal. The construction of the piece features three cube-like...
Crystal
20th Century Shipibo Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 20th century Amazonian Shipibo pot hand-built from clay, decorated with wide red and orange lines, and glazed with the sap of a tree. Members of...
Clay
20th Century, Wicker Work Basket
Located in Vista, CA
Handmade wicker work basket with chain loops and tassels. Bottom of basket does have wear and tear.
Wicker
Pate-De-Verre Bowl by Argy Rousseau, circa 1900
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
Pate-De-Verre bowl by Argy Rousseau, circa 1900.
Art Glass
Sculptural Translucent Glass Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sculptural translucent glass bowl produced by Daum, France. It is signed "Daum France", approx. 1950.
Glass
Light Green and Transparent Glass Bowl by Daum
By Daum
Located in Montreal, QC
Light green and transparent glass bowl by Daum signed etched: "Daum France".
Glass
"La Triomphale", Dali And Daum, 20th Century
By Daum, Salvador Dalí
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
"La Triomphale" plate in blue glass paste, matte and shiny, with gold decoration. In the center, under the face, we find Dali's signature On the back, the signature Daum Made in Fran...
Glass
Salvador Dali "TRIOMPHALE" N°01151 by Daum, France, circa 1970
By Daum, Salvador Dalí
Located in Munster, NRW
In the 1970s Daum, the French art glass company, invited Salvador Dali to design a limited edition of pa^te de verre plates. Dali's title "Triomphale" The Daum company, has a stori...
Art Glass
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H 0.76 in Dm 10.01 in
Salvador Dali "CECI N'EST PAS UNE ASSIETTE" N° 01151 by Daum, France ca. 1970
By Daum, Salvador Dalí
Located in Munster, NRW
In the 1970s Daum, the French art glass company, invited Salvador Dali to design a limited edition of pa^te de verre plates. Dali's title "CECI N'EST PAS UNE ASSIETTE," in English, ...
Art Glass