Seated Angel or Male Nude with Blue Wings
Original drawing and watercolor on paper • Salvador Dalí (Attributed); signature at bottom center
Style & Movement
Surrealism
Medium & Technique
Mixed media including ink, pencil, and watercolor washes on heavy paper with deckled edge
Creation Period
Circa 1950s - 1960s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches (visible); portrait format
Subject Description
A seated, muscular male figure with wings, rendered with fluid, expressionistic brushwork. The figure lacks facial features, a classic Dalinian motif, and utilizes blue watercolor on the wings for emphasis.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing light aging and slight oxidation of paper
Estimated Market Value
$5,000 - $12,000 (pending authentication and provenance verification)
Auction Estimate
$4,000 - $8,000
Provenance History
Unknown; requires authentication. Signature style is consistent with Dalí's mid-century works.
Art Historical Significance
A representative study of human anatomy fused with mythological or religious symbolism typical of Dalí's post-war 'Nuclear Mysticism' period.
Notable Features
Features a prominent signature in the lower center framed by a rectangular border; characteristic 'loose' wash technique common in Dalí's graphic studies.
Condition Issues
Visible deckled edge suggests original paper sheet; possible slight mat burn or fading from UV light exposure.
Conservation Recommendations
Mount with archival acid-free materials and use UV-protective museum glass. Ensure humidity control to prevent paper rippling.