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What do melting clocks symbolize in Dalí art?
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The melting clocks featured in Salvadore Dalí’s “The Persistence of Memory” symbolize the fluidity of time. He used hyperrealism to convey surrealist concepts in many of his works and is one of the icons of the Surrealist movement. Browse a selection of Surrealist art on 1stDibs.
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Homage to Salvador Dali Clocks
By Steve Kaufman
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 50
This work is registered in the Steve Kaufman (SAK) Catalogue Raisonné.
Category
20th Century Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
Price Upon Request
Time American Clock
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali
TITLE: Time American Clock
MEDIUM: Lithograph
SIGNED: Hand Signed
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Swiss clock vanity
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Grenoble, FR
Vanity made of lead and old clockwork elements in homage to Dali and his melted clock
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Lead
$1,439
Melting Clock Inspired by Dali Art Ring Sterling Silver Black Enamel Dali Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enamel Artistic Art Ring Inspired by famous world artist sterling silver 925 hand made in Italy finger size 7.5 (NOT RESIZABLE) please inquire about other sizes. Approx design area ...
Category
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
TEAR OF TIME (Melting Clock)Signed Lithograph on Arches Paper, Surrealism
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Union City, NJ
verified and authenticated by Dali Archivist, Albert Field. TEAR OF TIME (Melting Clock) is in pristine
Category
20th Century Surrealist Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Melting Clock Set Art Dali Inspired Jewelry Sterling Silver 925 Art Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brilliant red color Enamel and Sterling Silver 925
Art replica inspired by the famous Dali melting clock
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
