This listing offers a rare and collectible original etching by the legendary Surrealist master, Salvador Dalí. Titled “Elephant Royale” (1976), this exquisite engraving on BFK Rives paper showcases Dalí’s iconic, spindly-legged elephants—one of the most celebrated and recurrent motifs in his oeuvre, symbolizing weightless power, memory, and the surreal distortion of reality.
Executed at the height of Dalí’s mature printmaking period, Elephant Royale is a striking example of his technical precision and boundless imagination.
Key Details
| Feature | Information |
| Artist | Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) |
| Title | Elephant Royale |
| Year | 1976 |
| Technique | Engraving / Etching |
| Paper | BFK Rives (fine art, mould-made paper) |
| Signature | Hand-signed in pencil (bottom right) |
| Edition | Limited edition of 150 copies |
| Sheet Size | 45 x 31 cm (approx. 17.7 x 12.2 inches) |
| Publisher | E.G.I. (France) |
| Reference | Albert Field, page 118, number 76-4 |
| Condition | Excellent (see notes below) |
| Provenance | Certificate of authenticity provided |
Condition & Authenticity
Condition: The work is in excellent condition. The BFK Rives paper remains clean, with no visible tears, stains, foxing, or fading. Colors and impressions are crisp.
Authenticity: Hand-signed in pencil by Dalí himself. A certificate of authenticity will be included with the artwork.
Provenance: Published by E.G.I., France. This piece is from the original 1976 edition.
Framing: Sold unframed to allow for your preferred presentation.
