bronze, hand-patinated and partially polished
cast in 1982 using the lost-wax (""à cire perdue"") technique
bearing the foundry stamp ""Strehle Kunstguss""
height (including base): 56 cm
edition of 990, each signed and numbered
Reference: Descharnes 385
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In the polished version of The Cubist Angel, Dalí transforms the Cubist form into a radiant, almost celestial presence. Cast by Strehle Kunstguss in Bavaria in 1982, this edition features a dynamic interplay between hand-patinated bronze and mirror-polished highlights, creating a visual dialogue of shadow and light. The reflective surfaces amplify the angel’s spiritual energy, linking Dalí’s fascination with divine transformation to his broader exploration of optical illusion and material brilliance. Where the matte version is introspective, the polished variant celebrates transcendence — a sculptural metaphor for Dalí’s enduring quest to reconcile science, art, and faith through form.
