573 - Salvador Dalí (1904–1989): Menorah – The Peace Menorah, silver-plated bronze on a stone base, Dalí Universal, ed. 12/60, dated 1981

Salvador Dalí (1904–1989): Menorah – The Peace Menorah, silver-plated bronze on a stone base, Dalí Universal, ed. 12/60, dated 1981 H 50 - 43,5 cm (with and without base) In 1948 the state of Israel was founded, at that time Salvador Dali was already a famous artist. He was close to Jewish culture and was always impressed by its history. He was certainly aware that the seven-branched candelabrum is one of the most important religious symbols of Judaism. The sculpture is called 'Menorat Hashalom', which translates as 'The Light of Peace'. In front of the entrance to Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, it stands 5 metres high as a monument. Written on the candelabrum are the Hebrew words for heroism, peace, infinity, strength, inner greatness and wisdom. The much smaller and numbered bronze version follows this example of an artistic monument. Ref.: - Robert Descharnes, p. 268. The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.coronariauctions.com/en/condition-report/48 Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com