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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Salvador Dali Aphrodite Surrealist Pendant Fob Charm Bracelet
By Salvador Dalí
Located in New York, NY
Parfums Salvador Dali Aphrodite Surrealist pendant fob charm bracelet, created for the release of Salvador Dali's "Salvador Dali" perfume. The now-iconic pen...
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Mid-Century Yellow Gold Dog Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's handmade triple spiral link 14k yellow gold charm bracelet with five detailed dog charms; retriever, setter, shepherd, co...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18 K Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet Blue Topaz an Lemon Citrines
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely and playful 18 K yellow Gold charm bracelet with Blue Topaz and Lemon Citrine. A romantic design with pastel gemstones. Made in Italy. Leng...
Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sport Motif Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Sport Motif 14k yellow gold charm bracelet. Ballet shoes, lady golfer, bowler, ice skated, riding boot and cap charms. 7.5 inches in length. 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k 13...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Double Spiral Link Wedding Theme Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's 14k double spiral link charm wedding theme bracelet. Contains engagement ring, wedding band set, wedding bells, champagne goblets and 2 pair of shorts hanging on a clothes line...
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s 14k Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm Bracelet with Coin Charms, 8"
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming piece of mid-century history, this vintage 1960s "Mad Money" charm bracelet is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and strung with an eclectic mix of coin charms. Five mad money charms each with a folded dollar bill and 6 gold safes...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Paris Vintage Sterling Silver Nautical Charm Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
It will always be 'smooth sailing' when wearing this incredible vintage Hermes Paris four charm Nautical link bracelet. With an anchor, a compass, a sailboat, and a sea turtle pierc...
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet-12 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful vintage 18K Yellow Gold bracelet with both smooth and textured 11/32 inch wide links sporting 12 beautiful, Italian gold Estruscan Revival charms. One of the charms is a blue enamel perfumier, and the other 11 charms are set with various semi-precious stones including: amethyst, carnelian, coral, coral simulant, turquoise, sard, citrine, grossularite garnet...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Golf Themed Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Gold theme charm bracelet with six solid 14k yellow gold golf charms on a rose gold link bracelet. Four of the charms have movable golf clubs. 7 inches in length 14k yellow gold 14...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
9ct 375 Gold Vintage Cat Charm dated 1950s
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Vintage Cat charm Dated 1954 Cat is holding a ball - glass bead Size - Length 2.3 cm Weight 4.16 grams
Gold, 9k Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Marriage Home Theme 3D Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's 3D charm bracelet with a wheel and barrel, diamond ring set with diamond, mailbox, hour glass, sweeper and telephone. Charms and bracelet all 14k gold. 7.25 inches in ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Mad money charm bracelet circa 1960's with five one dollar bills folded into “mad money” cases, with glass covers. Three of which are cracked but intac...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Typewriter Charm - 14k Author Journalist Office Assistant Moves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Typewriter, Author Journalist Office Assistant Secretary Features: Keyboard moves up & down & the carriage turns Measurements Tall (f...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Salvador Dali Vintage 1970s Floral Decor Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic vintage 1970s bracelet is signed by the Spanish world renowned surrealistic artist Salvador Dali. The bracelet is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, weighing 17.5 grams...
18k Gold