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
18ct & 9ct Yellow Gold Bracelet Set With Multi Colour Gemstones
Located in London, GB
This 18ct & 9ct yellow gold bracelet showcases a captivating array of natural rainbow gemstones in vibrant hues. Each stone is carefully set to highlight its unique colour, addin...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yell...
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Canoe Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm for a charm bracelet. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a canoe. With an integral bail to one end of the canoe. Simply a wonderful vintage charm! ...
14k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 6 Motif Sweet Alhambra Bracelet in Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6-Motif Bracelet is a timeless emblem of luck, elegance, and legendary French craftsmanship, beautifully rendered in luxurious ...
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This timeless design features five signature Alhambra mo...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Blank Heart Tag Charm Bracelet Gorgeous!
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Blank Heart Tag Charm Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Appx 7.5" Long Total Mass = 28.5 grams Gorgeous, Classic Design!
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,825
W 0.75 in L 1 in
Cellini Exclusive 18KT White Gold 0.16Ct. Diamond Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18 karat white gold teddy bear is set with round brilliant pave diamonds on her paws . She...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Diamond Pave White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An exquisite Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold. This elegant design features five iconic Alhambra motifs ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Christmas Tree Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a pine tree with a Christmas star topper. With an integral bail. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful charm...
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Heart Tag Key Ring Charm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co. S925 sterling silver heart tag key ring charm featuring the iconic ball-ended key ring. The back of the heart is engraved with the initials “MS.” A class...
Sterling Silver
$276
H 0.6 in W 0.71 in L 2.32 in
Antique Sterling Silver 950 Bamboo Floral Lipstick Holder Engravable RARE
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 950 Style: Lipstick Holder / Lipstick Case Era: Antique Design: Bamboo & Floral Motif Closure: Push-In Heart Clasp Interior: Original Lip...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional set of French antique gold charms in 18k and 21k yellow gold, relating to Napoleonic Hussars; part of our diverse antique jewelry co...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600
W 0.75 in L 1 in
Cellini Exclusive 18KT Yellow Gold 0.30Ct. Diamond Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18 karat yellow gold teddy bear is set with a round brilliant pave diamond diaper. She has...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel