Salvador Dali Self Portrait After Rembrandt Rembrandt A La 3 Meches Appraisal

Salvador Dalí - Self-Portrait After Rembrandt (Rembrandt à la 3-mèches)

This item is an etching printed in a sanguine (reddish-brown) ink on cream-colored paper, attributed to the renowned Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. The piece is a stylistic homage to Rembrandt van Rijn, specifically referencing the Dutch master's famed 1630 self-portrait with three locks of hair. The composition features a bust-length portrait executed with fluid, energetic lines and cross-hatching typical of Dalí’s interpretative etchings. In the lower left quadrant of the paper, there is a hand-written fraction '18/150', indicating that this is the 18th print of a limited edition of 150. In the lower right, there is a prominent pencil signature 'Dali'. The work is housed in a contemporary gold-toned wooden frame with a fabric-textured mat board. The paper appears to be in good condition with no visible foxing or significant yellowing, though it is viewed through glass which obscures minute details. The etching plate indentations are visible around the central figure, a hallmark of authentic printmaking processes from the mid-20th century. The expressive, almost chaotic linework in the hair contrasts with the more defined facial features, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship and a sophisticated understanding of historical portraiture re-envisioned through a modern Surrealist lens.