Expertise As a professional art historian, I can answer questions related to the art and life of Salvador Dalí. I am neither an art broker nor an appraiser, so I cannot answer questions regarding a work's value or authenticity; however, I can refer you to individuals who work in the Dali market.
Experience I am an art historian specializing in Salvador Dalí. For over ten years, I have been a pioneer in the critical study of ‘Late Dalí’ (i.e., the artist's work after 1940). I have presented extensively on aspects of Dalí’s production at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Tate Modern, L’Université de Lausanne, Cerisy la Salle, the University of London, and Harvard University, and I have been a guest lecturer at Cambridge University and the University of Chicago. I have published several essays about Dalí in addition to my book, 'Dalí, Surrealism, and Cinema' (Kamera Books, 2007). I have also contributed to major international exhibitions of Dalí's work, including the Dalí Centenary Exhibition (2004-05) and 'Dalí & Film' (2007-08).
Publications BOOKS
"Dalí, Surrealism and Cinema", Kamera Books, Herts (UK), 2007.
ESSAYS, ARTICLES AND CHAPTERS
• “Little Black Dress, Little Red Book: Dalí, Mao, and Monarchy (with Special Attention to Trajan’s Glorious Testicles)”,
in Michael R. Taylor (ed.), The Dalí Renaissance: New Perspectives on His Life and Art after 1940, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, 2008, pp. 90111.
• “The Prodigious Story of the Lacemaker and the Rhinoceros”, in ibid, pp. 190204.
• “Crazy Movies That Disappear”, in Matthew Gale (ed.), Dalí and Film, Tate Publishing, London / Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2007, pp. 214229. Published also in Spanish as "Dalí y el cine", Electa, Madrid, 2008.
• “Le temps dalínien fait mouche: Réflexions sur les « montres molles »”, in Astrid Ruffa, Philippe Kaenel, Danielle
Chaperon (eds.), "Salvador Dalí à la croisée des savoirs", Éditions Desjonquères, Paris, 2007, pp. 3752.
• “Winged Fantasy with Lead Feet: The Influence of Llullism and Hiparxiologi on Dalí’s Mysticism”, in Hank Hine, William Jeffett and Kelly Reynolds (eds.), "Persistence & Memory: New Critical Perspectives on Dalí at the Centennial", Bompiani Arte, Milan, 2004, pp. 189193.
EXHIBITION CATALOGUES: ENTRIES
• Dawn Ades and Michael R. Taylor (eds.), "Dalí", Bompiani Arte, Milan, 2004.
EXHIBITION CATALOGUES: BIBLIOGRAPHIES, FILMOGRAPHIES AND CHRONOLOGIES
• “Dalí Filmography”, published in Matthew Gale (ed.), "Dalí and Film", op.cit., pp. 230231.
• “A Cinematic Chronology of Dalí, 19411989”, in ibid, pp. 160163.
• Compiled the most complete bibliography of Dalí resources todate, published in Dawn Ades and Michael R. Taylor (eds.), "Dalí", op.cit., pp. 568598.
Education/Credentials Ph.D, Art History and Theory (Anticipated 2009)
University of Essex, Colchester, England
Doctoral Thesis: The Tragic Myth of the Two Dalís: Re-evaluating “late Dalí”
M.A. with Distinction in Dissertation, History of Art (2001)
Courtauld Institute of Art, London, England
M.A. Dissertation: Black and White and Red All Over: Maoism, Fascism and Contradiction in Salvador Dalí’s Mysticism
B.A. summa cum laude, Art History (hons., Phi Beta Kappa)
University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Q: I have a suite of Dali lithographs from 1969. The offset lithographs have Dali signed in the plate ... A: I've consulted the books I have on-hand, including Albert Field's Complete Catalogue of the Graphic ...
Q: Mr. King: I have a picture that is not a Dali but is, I feel, Spanish. I have a digital snapshot of ... A: I would be happy to look at a snapshot, though I fear it is unlikely that I will be able to offer ...
Q: I have purchased a Dali litograph in 2005 at an auction in Hungary, the titel is The Cosmic Rider ... A: First, I must preface that I am not a professional authenticator nor an appraiser, so information I ...
Q: I have purchased a Dali litograph in 2005 at an auction in Hungary, the titel is The Cosmic Rider ... A: It would be very helpful if you could please send me an image, at which point I may be able to offer ...
Q: I will be in Santa Fe next week is that where you are located?May I bring this artwork for you ... A: No, I am not located in Santa Fe, nor am I qualified to give an evaluation on a Dali artwork. I ...
Q: Elliott, I have found a Dali work that Iam interested in. Can you tell me anything about this ... A: The painting is Allegory of an American Christmas. It is an oil and gouache on cardboard measuring ...
Q: I have a numbered and signed Salvadore Dali lithograph purchased in NY over 30 years ago. It was ... A: and I'm very sorry to hear of your situation! Art conservators can do amazing things to repair ...
Q: I have a question about this print titled "Le Cheval Caligula". Was this done on Arches paper, and ... A: Jon, The legitimacy of 'Dalinean Horses' is quite complicated, so I'll present you what I have in ...
Q: what can you tell me about the attached Dali piece? Thanks A: The image you sent is titled 'Passage of Elephant'. It is listed in Albert Field's 'Complete ...
Q: Elliott, Can you give me some pointers when searching for authentic signed litho's from this suite? ... A: I'm afraid I really can't see the signature well enough to comment, and it's probably anyway ...
Q: Elliott, Can you give me some pointers when searching for authentic signed litho's from this suite? ... A: As you know, there are a great number of fake Dali graphics on the market, so it is always worth ...
Q: What can you tell me about the attached Dali litho titled: Cavalier de l'Apocalypse? Thanks ... A: As I am not a certified appraiser, I really cannot comment further on your edition, though that fact ...
Q: What can you tell me about the attached Dali litho titled: Cavalier de l'Apocalypse? Thanks A: Jon, Thanks for your question. Please note that I am neither an appraiser nor an authenticator, so ...
Q: A friend asked me to get information on a signed Dali lithograph that his mother received as a gift ... A: Firstly, please note that I am neither an authenticator nor an appraiser myself, so any information ...
Q: There is a Beautifull painting-Dont know who painted. PLEASE HELP NEED TO KNOW :) IT IS:A man ... A: It is difficult to know the painting to which you refer without more details, but I'm going to ...
Q: I just bought Salvador Dali - Alice in Wonderland - The Pool of Tears and The Lobster Quadrille, ... A: and congratulations on your purchase of the Alice in Wonderland graphics. I am not an appraiser, so ...
Q: I have a Dali etching with his signature in pencil and on the left it has the letters E.A. The ... A: EA is the abbreviation for Épreuve d'artiste, the French term for 'artist proof'. An artist may opt ...
Q: I recently purchased a Salvador Dali gala nude/abraham lincoln print, it was printed by the black ... A: The image you have is titled 'Lincoln in Dalivision', and it is based on two paintings Dali ...
Q: I purchased a Dali etched restrike of an elephant. 82P appears above Dali, in the bottom left ... A: I am happy to try to help you find out more about your Dali etching, but I'm afraid that I will need ...
Q: I bought 2 (supposedly) original lithos from woodblock; of a scene from Inferno and Purgatorio from ... A: I'm a bit confused by your appraiser identifying your works as 'pochoir' (stencil). As I understand, ...
Q: I just bought an oil on canvas painting - that I like, but my husband thinks looks too dingy and ... A: From your photo, the painting honestly doesn't look to be in bad shape. I am not familiar with an 'H ...
Q: I have Salvador Dali's Cosmic Horseman purchased in New York at Gallery 121 in 1986. It is a hand ... A: First, I must preface that I am not a professional authenticator nor an appraiser, so information I ...
Q: What is the name of the document that accompanies a work of art to verify its authenticity? A: It is simply called a 'certificate of authenticity'. It is normally issued by someone with ...
Q: Could you tell me if millet's ever did any cross stitching? I have a piece of cloth that has cross ... A: The cloth you have is not by Millet himself. Rather, it depicts the image of Jean Francois Millet's ...
Q: My son loves this painting...he has a print on his wall...see photo.I would like to get him a really ... A: Your instincts were correct: It is by Max Ernst. It is Ernst's Temptation of Saint Anthony from ...
Q: a long time ago i tore a picture from a book and recently found it. its a painting of a man who i ... A: You're right, that is a snake: It's a depiction of the Norse God, Loki. Not unlike the story of ...
Q: a long time ago i tore a picture from a book and recently found it. its a painting of a man who i ... A: I'm hesitant to 'answer' as this is really outside my specified subject area (Salvador Dali), but ...
Q: Can you tell me anything about the Pater Noster. I am interested in the lithographs and would like ... A: Your inquiry about Pater Noster turned out to be more difficult to answer than I expected! Normally ...
Q: is it possible to clean a lithograph? We have a T Moran and it has a water stain and it's also ... A: It is possible to 'clean' a lithograph in some circumstances, though I do not believe there is ...
Q: I have a limited edition of the above Litho, 142 of 300, signed and Certificate of Authenticity, is ... A: I am not sure to which image you are referring with the title 'Dali Dreams of Christopher Columbus'. ...
Q: I just received 2 Dali's. The first I have been told is a woodcut and is pencil signed. The second ... A: The image you sent me is a woodblock print from Dali's Divine Comedy suite. It is usually known as ...
Q: Do you maybe know the name of this signed lithograph? It is numbered 212 of 300 and I bought it in ... A: The image you sent is titled 'Passage of Elephant'. It is listed in Albert Field's 'Complete ...
Q: King, i have 2 lithography hand signed by Salvador Dali.The first one is "Babaouo", 312, very rare, ... A: The first lithograph is from Dali's Divine Comedy suite. It is usually known as Purgatory 16; I say ...
Q: I am reading a book on Raphael and it refers to Vasari on some occasions. Who was Vasari and why is ... A: Giorgio Vasari's opinion is valued because he was the first art historian of the Italian Renaissance ...
Q: I am on holiday in Paris and I noticed a few antique shops along the Seine selling original Picasso ... A: I don't tend to price lithos, but I'll give it a shot: The price range for Dali lithographs varies ...
Q: I need to find out the artist and name for this painting: http://befife.com/images/imagefinal.png ... A: Although this is outside my expertise, I enjoyed the challenge of trying to find this for you! I ...
Q: Elliott: Please review the photo and tell me if you think this may be Dali's work. I will send a ... A: What an interesting piece! The signature is difficult for me to make out, though I see the 'D' and ...
Q: I have what I believe to be a Dali signed lithograph with original water color, gold leaf, and ... A: It's great to get a question about Dali: I get a lot of questions about subjects that are outside my ...
Q: King, My sister has what looks to be an original painting by Jeanniot in her home. It was driving ... A: if I may, Thank you for your question. First, let me say that this does fall outside my area of ...
Q: I have a winter scene oil Painting by Everett Woodson, it is a winter scene of a large barn with a ... A: Friebel, Thank you for your question. My area of specialization is rather restricted to surrealist ...
Q: French artist, SUZANNE HUREL 1876-1954. Research took me to a French site of RMN black & white ... A: I hit a button on my screen saying that this was outside my area of expertise - which it is, ...
