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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Parfums Salvador Dali Aphrodite Earclips
By Salvador Dalí
Located in New York, NY
Parfums Salvador Dali Aphrodite ear clips, created for the release of Salvador Dali's "Salvador Dali" perfume. The now-iconic earclips form was modeled ...
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage Emerald Crystal Plume Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An eternally stylish pair of Vintage Emerald Crystal Plume Earrings. Large emerald glass teardrop crystals galleried with chatons and topped with a plu...
Buccellati .72 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Leaf Cluster Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic M Buccellati 18k yellow and white gold textured leaf cluster diamond earrings. Clip and post style. Authenticated by Buccellati. 10 round brilliant cut diamonds H-I VS-SI ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste cabochons and costume pearls. 2006 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimens...
South Sea Pearl Diamond Bow Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings feature a bow design. A pair of 14mm pearls on the ear suspend three graduating bows set with a total of 5.75 carats of round diamonds. The d...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1993 Chanel Gripoix Floral Pendants
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in London, GB
These pendant earrings were designed for Chanel's Spring-Summer collection in 1993. They feature beautiful Gripoix glass in emerald green and rose pink, as well as dazzling rhineston...
$5,485 / set
H 1.58 in W 1.19 in L 18.12 in
Vintage Bijoux Givenchy Byzantine Grand Collar & Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular and rare Vintage Givenchy Byzantine Collar and earrings with original satin lined Bijoux Givenchy box. Crafted in lustrous gold-plated...
Gold Plate
Hermès Boucles Clips Email Imprime Blue grey Clip on earrings Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès clip-on earrings circa 1990 in gold-plated metal and printed enamel in shades of green-grey, blue, ecru, black... Width 1.4 cm x height 2.1 cm. The earrings are in excellent c...
Enamel
Rare Archival Xavier Duhart Crystal Earrings Large Statement
By JEAN XAVIER DUHART
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare documented Jean Xavier Duhart jewellery. Beautiful rare 80s archival earrings, a masterful blend of elegance and innovation. Featuring faceted crystals that capture an...
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Leaf Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a bow embellished with blue crystals and articulated leaf embellished with clear rhinestones. Embossed YSL. Indicat...
Vintage Diamond Earrings, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond earrings. A marching pair, each set with a round old cut diamond, the first H colour, VS1 clarity with an approximate weight of...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1993 Chanel Round Interlocking CC Gold-Tone Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in timeless elegance with these stunning 1993 Chanel Round Interlocking CC Gold-Tone Clip-On Earrings, reminiscent of charming little Chanel buttons. Adorned with the iconic ...
Hermès Logo Earrings Horse Equestrian Theme in Corozo Rose Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Earrings Print: Horse and Rider Clip-on earrings, suitable for non-pierced ears Made of corozo (palm tree nut) and non precious rose gold metal Colorways: Ivory, Orange "HERMÈS PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE" engraved at back (fancy jewerly) Measurements: - 2,15 cm diameter (0,84 inch) - 0,2 cm thick (0,08 inch) Condition: Excellent ! Original shape. Micro scratches on hardware. One of the ear protectors is missing Please note: the stripes on the pattern are original, come from the corozo material No Hermès packaging...