Salvador Dali 1970 Rare Sculptural Madonna De Port Lligat Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Sculptural necklace of Madonna de Port Lligat designed by Salvador Dali.
A beautiful limited edition sculptural necklace of the Madonna De Port Lligat, created in Spain by the artist sculptor Salvador Dali, back in the 1970. It was carefully crafted in an edition of only 10 pieces in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with highly textured finish. The chain is composed by two parts with multiples twisted ropes links alternating with regular round links and fitted with two locks to wear longer or shorter.
Gemstones: Embellished in the center under the madonna figure with a round flat piece carved from natural red agate.
Weight: 50.4 Grams, (32.31 Dwt).
Measurements: The chain has a lenght of 28 Inches (71.12 Cm) and the drop element has a measure of 42 mm by 42 mm (1.65 x 1.65 Inches). Can be worn at 28 inches with bracelet as an extender or at 20 inches without the bracelet.
Hallmarks: All parts are stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark, the title of the piece, the edition number, the editor's mark and signed in full, "SALVADOR DALI 0.750 18KT A-3/10 MADONNA DE PORTUGAL 02-020-32-041".
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical skill, precise draftsmanship, and the striking and bizarre images in his work.
Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain, Dalí received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid. Influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters from a young age he became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements. He moved closer to Surrealism in the late 1920s and joined the Surrealist group in 1929, soon becoming one of its leading exponents. His best-known work, The Persistence of Memory, was completed in August 1931, and is one of the most famous Surrealist paintings. Dalí lived in France throughout the Spanish Civil War (1936 to 1939) before leaving for the United States in 1940 where he achieved commercial success. He returned to Spain in 1948 where he announced his return to the Catholic faith and developed his "nuclear mysticism" style, based on his interest in classicism, mysticism, and recent scientific developments. Dalí's artistic repertoire included painting, graphic arts, film, sculpture, design and photography, at times in collaboration with other artists. He also wrote fiction, poetry, autobiography, essays and criticism. Major themes in his work include dreams, the subconscious, sexuality, religion, science and his closest personal relationships. To the dismay of those who held his work in high regard, and to the irritation of his critics, his eccentric and ostentatious public behavior often drew more attention than his artwork. His public support for the Francoist regime, his commercial activities and the quality and authenticity of some of his late works have also been controversial. His life and work were an important influence on other Surrealists, pop art and contemporary artists such as Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst.
There are two major museums devoted to Salvador Dalí's work: the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, Spain, and the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Note: From an authorized edition of only 10 pieces, this is the piece number 3 of 10.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The gemstone is secured in the setting. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N0000SNNM/1.211
