Salvador Dali Surrealist Oil on Canvas

Updated September 23, 2026

Title: Surrealist Self-Portrait with Melting Clock Technique: Oil on canvas Measures: 29 x 21 inches Year: Undated Condition: Good overall condition, with vivid coloration and clear compositional details. Minor surface wear and age-related imperfections may be present. The reverse exhibits scattered marks, labels, stamps, and light discoloration. Presented in a decorative gold-tone frame displaying minor wear. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition report. Provenance: From a private American collection; reportedly acquired in South Florida from a collector of Spanish and Surrealist art during the late 1980s. The reverse bears markings and labels referencing Galerie Simon, Galerie Beyeler, Galerie Mathias Fels, Musée de l’Orangerie, and France. The ownership history was communicated by the previous owner. Supporting documentation is unavailable, and the history, labels, and markings have not been independently verified. Visual Description: A colorful Surrealist composition featuring a portrait of Salvador Dalí floating above a coastal landscape at sunset. Below, an enlarged hand holds a paintbrush beside a curling, melting clock rising from the blue sea. Numbers appear scattered across the clock, water, and shoreline, creating a dreamlike meditation on art and time. An inscription reading “Dalí” appears in the lower-right area.

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