{"title":"Salvador Dalí (1904–1989)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eSalvador Dalí (1904–1989)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Spanish surrealist artist known for his distinctive and imaginative artworks that often featured dreamlike and surreal elements. One of his most iconic motifs is the melting clock, most famously associated with his painting \u003cem data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eThe Persistence of Memory\u003c\/em\u003e (1931).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eIn this extraordinary work, Dalí depicts a desolate landscape with a barren shoreline, a distorted face-like form at the centre, and several watches draped over objects as though melting or drooping. The soft, malleable clocks are among the most striking and memorable aspects of the painting. They are often interpreted as symbols of the fluidity and instability of time, with Dalí challenging conventional notions of reality and inviting us into a surrealist world where time loses its rigidity and becomes subjective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eThe melting clock motif became one of Dalí’s most enduring symbols, recurring throughout his career in paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures. It has been read in many ways — as a representation of the fleeting and ephemeral nature of time, the distortions of memory, and the fluidity of perception and reality. For Dalí, the image also served as a means to explore the subconscious and the irrational, central themes of surrealist art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eHis unique and provocative approach, epitomised by the melting clock, established Dalí as one of the most influential and celebrated artists of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dali-melting-watch-bronze-sculpture-42-300","title":"Dalí Melting Watch Bronze Sculpture 42\/300","description":"\u003cp\u003eDalí Melting Watch Bronze Sculpture 42\/300\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing expression of Surrealism, this limited edition bronze sculpture brings Salvador Dalí’s iconic melting watch motif to life. Conceived circa 1980, the piece exemplifies Dalí’s enduring fascination with the fluidity of time and perception, rendered with striking presence and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Spain\u003cbr\u003eDate: Circa 1980\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Height: 32 cm (12.6 ins), Length: 55 cm (21.6 ins), Width: 19 cm (7.5 ins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Presented in excellent condition, with a superb patina consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional bronze sculpture sits firmly within the pantheon of twentieth-century Surrealist art. Inspired by Daí’s seminal painting, The Persistence of Memory, it translates the dreamlike elasticity of time into three-dimensional form. Pieces like this can be found in esteemed private and institutional collections, attesting to their significance amongst Dalí’s oeuvre and the broader context of modern sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExquisite craftsmanship is evident in the undulating surface and naturalistic folds of the melting watch, expertly cast in fine bronze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe design dramatically echoes the Surrealist fascination with illusion and temporal instability, with a masterful interplay of solidity and apparent liquidity characteristic of Dalí’s style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis bronze sculpture is highly sought after due to its rarity—offered as limited edition number 42 out of just 300 worldwide—and comes accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, further enhancing its collecting value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking in both form and scale, it is suitable as a centrepiece for a discerning art collection, or as a statement artwork for display in the home or office.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniting Dalí’s inimitable vision with refined bronze artistry, the Dalí Melting Watch Bronze Sculpture makes for an extraordinary acquisition for collectors of Surrealist sculpture and twentieth-century art. Its captivating design, reputable provenance, and limited-edition status ensure its appeal for connoisseurs and admirers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51145169437009,"sku":"80833","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/Dali-Time-in-the-Fourth-Dimension-Melting-Watch-Bronze-Sculpture-1.jpg?v=1747843670"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/collections\/Dali-Time-in-the-Fourth-Dimension-Melting-Watch-Bronze-Sculpture-3.jpg?v=1757572671","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/collections\/salvador-dali.oembed","provider":"Nicholas Wells Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}