Salvador Dali (Spanish 1904–1989) Gouache on...

Updated August 7, 2026

Paper . Title Temps Mort Medium Oil on Canvas Dimensions 19 1/4 × 35 1/2 inches (49 × 90 cm) Date 1959 Condition Good overall condition. The painting displays vibrant colors and finely executed surrealist details with light surface wear consistent with age. Framed and ready for display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Provenance Carroll Carstairs Gallery, New York, New York (gallery label affixed verso); thereafter Private Collection. Description A captivating Surrealist landscape featuring an expansive dreamlike horizon populated with enigmatic architectural forms, organic shapes, and symbolic imagery. Executed in oil on canvas, the composition combines meticulously rendered details with an atmospheric landscape, creating the illusionistic space and psychological ambiguity that define Surrealism. The juxtaposition of geometric structures, barren terrain, and biomorphic forms evokes a timeless and contemplative visual narrative. Attributed to Salvador Dalí (1904–1989), this painting reflects many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's mature Surrealist period, including precise draftsmanship, symbolic imagery, luminous atmospheric effects, expansive dreamlike landscapes, and meticulously rendered forms that blur the boundary between reality and imagination. Condition Report:This artwork is offered as attributed to the artist referenced in the title. An attribution represents an opinion or belief regarding the possible authorship of the work, but it does not constitute a guarantee or certification of authenticity. This artwork is not catalogued, and no representation is made that it has been accepted by the artist's catalogue raisonné, estate, foundation, or any recognized authentication authority. Any provenance information provided with this lot is offered for informational purposes only and should not be considered a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. In some cases, provenance information may be limited or unavailable. For additional information regarding this lot, including any available provenance details, condition, or questions about this or other artworks, please contact us through the HiBid platform. We encourage all bidders to carefully review the complete description, photographs, and terms of sale before placing a bid. Works offered as attributed, particularly those that are uncatalogued, may trade on the secondary market at values that differ significantly from works that have been fully authenticated, catalogued, or accepted by the appropriate authentication authorities.

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