Bronze
France, 1966
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) – Spanish Surrealist artist
‘The Two Nikes, Lilith, The Double Victory of Samothrace, Homage to Raymond Roussel’
Incised with artist’s signature on base ‘Dalí’
Incised with numbering on base ‘5/6’
From an edition of 6 exemplars in bronze
Published by Berrocal Foundry, Verona
Löpsinger 270
Dimensions: 7 3/8 in. x 8 in. (18.5 x 20.3 cm.)
Very good condition

As the title indicates, on one level, this work is a representation of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the famed second century B.C. Greek sculpture of the goddess, Nike. Serving as the ultimate reference point to beauty, that sculpture had a profound influence on Renaissance art, which in turn inspired much of Dalí’s later work. However, Dalí here has doubled the famed statue, mirroring the winged figure with the figures facing chest to chest. In this sculpture he is also paying homage to French writer Raymond Roussel, a close friend of the artist’s and one who exerted profound influence on the Surrealist group in France.

Executed in 1966, this bronze statue is incised with the artist’s signature and numbered ‘5/6’ on base. Published by Berrocal Foundry, the work measures 7 3/8 inches in height. Some surface dirt, otherwise good condition.

Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904-1989)

A leading proponent of Surrealism, Salvador Dalí is perhaps as well-known for his flamboyant personality as his superb technical skill. Dalí became acquainted with André Breton, a key figure of the Surrealist movement, in 1929. “The Persistence of Memory” is often cited as the most important work of this style. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, held a retrospective of the artist’s work in 1941. The next year, he began a more classical series of paintings, incorporating history, science and religion. In addition to painting, Dalí also made prints, photographs, films, jewelry and sculpture. His works can be found in collections worldwide, including the National Gallery, Washington, DC and the Salvador Dalí Museum.