Salvador Dalí "12 Tribes of Israel" .999 Silver Medallion Set

Item Details

A set of fine silver medallions after the 12 Tribes of Israel works by Salvador Dalí. This collection includes twelve medallions composed of 99.9% silver, each featuring colored depictions on the top of paintings done by Dalí to represent the Twelve Tribes of Israel, descends of the twelve sons of Jacob, including Asher, Benjamin, Dan, Gad, Issachar, Joseph, Judah, Levi, Naphtali, Reuben, Simeon and Zebulun. The reverse of each coin depicts a group of people with joined hands around a large menorah in the center. The edges of the coins are stamped, ‘S 999’ along with a number and ‘State of Israel’. The medallions come with a Certificate of Authenticity and are presented in a blue felt box. The total approximate weight is 41.130 ozt.

Salvador Dalí (1904-1989)
Dalí was born in Figueres, Spain to Salvador Dalí y Cusi, a lawyer and notary, and Felipa Domenech Ferres. His mother encouraged his artistic pursuits a eccentricities. In 1922 Dalí enrolled at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid, Spain. It was during this time that he went to Paris started interacting with Picasso, Magritte, and Miro leading to his first Surrealist phase. Dalí is best known for his surrealist painting, drawing, photography, and sculptures. His works are housed in many private collections and museums across the globe.

Condition

- light surface scuffs.

Dimensions

- measurements reflect one medallion, all approximately uniform in size; the total approximate weight is 41.130 ozt.

Item #

18LOU001-163