Authentic Surrealist "The Last Supper" Gold & Bronze Bas Relief Sculpture 59/125 by Salvador Dalí­, 1975

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An authentic and original Surrealist masterpiece bas relief sculpture by Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Spain, 24 karat gold on bronze, created … Read more An authentic and original Surrealist masterpiece bas relief sculpture by Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Spain, 24 karat gold on bronze, created in 1975. Original edition presentation case and Certificate of Authenticity.

This original Salvador Dali bas relief sculpture was created by Dali for Center Art Gallery in Honolulu, the artwork is housed in the original hard presentation case, in red velvet. There were four tiers of finish, this one is from the second series finished with 24k gold on bronze, limited to 125 sculptures, this one is numbered lower left #59 / 125 and is signed lower right "Dali". The two other lesser editions were in silver or bronze.
The artwork was acquired directly from the Center Art Gallery in 1982 for $12,500 and was appraised at that time at $19,500.

The bas relief depicts one of the most recognizable biblical scenes of Jesus Christ and his apostles, it draws inspiration from the 15th century painting by Leonardo da Vinci, dynamically representing the scene in three dimensional form. The figures blend together into an undulating wave of burnished gold beneath a a geometric arch, and resting above stylized table legs that radiate downwards.
Condition is excellent, this rare bas relief sculpture is ready to display and grace your space. See less