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All auctions / Miscellaneous / Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) (after) - "La Madonna de Port Lligat, 1950 "
- Salvador Dalí (after), offset lithograph on heavyweight smooth satin paper (approx. 300gsm - refers to paper thickness/density). - 2004. Copyright Salvador Dalí. Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, by SIAE. - Stamp on verso. - Ready to frame. The pic in which the item appears framed is a simulated recreation for illustrative purposes only, the frame and other decorative elements shown in it are not included in the lot you are bidding on. - Size: 40 x 50cm. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) was a groundbreaking Spanish surrealist artist known for his striking and dreamlike images. His work often explored subconscious themes, blending reality with fantasy in visually arresting ways. Dalí’s paintings are renowned for their meticulous detail and symbolic depth. His most iconic pieces include The Persistence of Memory and Christ of Saint John of the Cross. Over time, Dalí's artworks have achieved immense value in the art market, with some fetching millions at auction due to their rarity and the artist’s enduring fame. One of Dalí’s most emblematic religious works, La Madonna de Port Lligat, reflects his fascination with Catholic mysticism and symbolism. The painting reimagines the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ within a surreal architectural framework. Both figures appear as hollow, with an open space at their torsos, symbolizing spiritual transcendence. The background showcases elements of Dalí’s coastal hometown, Port Lligat, a recurring inspiration in his art. Central to the composition is a floating egg, a symbol of life and resurrection. Surrounding these figures are surreal elements: fragmented columns, rhinoceros horns (a symbol of divine geometry), and mystical objects. Dalí’s meticulous technique, combined with his use of soft, ethereal colors, gives the painting a sense of divine detachment. Dalí's works are highly sought after in art markets worldwide. La Madonna de Port Lligat, given its religious significance and detailed composition, is considered one of his masterpieces. Art collectors prize Dalí's ability to blend surrealism with spiritual motifs, making his paintings a fixture in major auctions. Depending on size, provenance, and rarity, similar works by Dalí have reached prices from hundreds of thousands to several million euros. This piece exemplifies Dalí’s unique style, where faith, science, and surrealism intersect, solidifying his legacy as a master of modern art. Salvador Dalí is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and a central figure of Surrealism, standing alongside other major modern masters such as René Magritte, Max Ernst, Joan Miró or Giorgio de Chirico. Renowned for his extraordinary technical skill, vivid imagination, and dreamlike imagery, Dalí developed a highly recognizable visual language that reshaped modern art and popular culture alike. Dalí is regarded as an icon of 20th-century visual culture, comparable to other major cultural figures such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Banksy, Mark Rothko or Jeff Koons, both for his immense artistic legacy and for the enduring international demand and strong market valuation of his work.
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Two Levantine glazed ceramic jugs, Spain, late- 19th century -pps.20th century
12/13/2022
£103.44
Est: £155.16
