Salvador Dalí Gouache on Paper

Updated October 15, 2026

Title: Butterfly Figure in a Desert Landscape Technique: Gouache on Paper Measures: 15 x 13 inches (38.1 x 33.0 cm) Year: Undated Condition: Appears in good overall condition. The surface shows even, opaque color with fine detail; minor surface marks may be present. Presented in a black frame with ornate gold-toned inner and outer borders. Not examined out of the frame. Condition is described from the photographs supplied. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description. Provenance: Private collection, Miami. Visual Description: A Surrealist-inspired scene of a tall striding figure with butterfly wings in violet and pink and legs patterned like yellow and orange wings. The figure holds a red flower aloft in one hand and a long red staff topped by a black and orange butterfly in the other. It stands on a flat brown plain crossed by a pale yellow band, under a blue sky with heavy gray and yellow clouds. In the distance a second winged figure stands with raised arms on a rocky ledge reached by floating steps. The work bears a stylized inscription at the lower right. This composition reflects stylistic elements commonly associated with major figures in modern and contemporary art. For additional information regarding certification, provenance, or any inquiries about this piece or other items, please don't hesitate to contact us through the HiBid platform. A secondary market exists for uncatalogued artworks like this one, which often results in lower estimated and sale prices compared to catalogued artist works. If you have any specific questions or require further assistance in understanding the value, context, or details of this artwork, we are here to help and provide any additional information you may need.

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