When most people think of Salvador Dalí, they imagine melting clocks, surreal dreamscapes, and dazzling theatrics. But behind the flamboyant persona stood a meticulous draftsman—a man who, before he painted, sculpted, or staged his wild visions, put pencil, ink, and brush to paper.
The five Salvador Dalí original drawings presented here are not reproductions, not prints, but authentic pieces of Dalí’s creative process—intimate drawings and watercolors that bring you as close to the artist’s hand as one can possibly get. Each comes certified by Nicolas Descharnes, the world’s leading Dalí authority, and several carry the coveted Perrot Moore Collection stamp, linking them directly to Dalí’s inner circle.
These Salvador Dalí original drawings are windows into his imagination—rare opportunities to hold in your collection the very sparks from which masterpieces were born.
The Works
Salvador Dalí’s Le Tricorne 14 (1952) is not just a ballet design—it’s part of a centuries-long Spanish tradition of confronting brutality through art.
Think of Francisco de Goya’s The Third of May 1808, with its stark firing squad and fallen martyr. Dalí, a century later, refracts the same theme through his Surrealist lens: the fallen figure twisted in grotesque drama, the faceless soldiers reduced to silhouettes, even the skeletal donkey echoing Spain’s haunted history.
Like Goya, Dalí transforms national trauma into universal allegory. Violence, absurdity, and mortality collide on a single sheet of cardboard. What Goya did with oil and shadow, Dalí accomplishes here with gouache, ink, and imagination.
Female Figure
Sanguine on cardboard, stamped with the Perrot Moore Collection seal.
Here, Dalí reduces the human body to its most sensual, essential form. The delicate contouring captures both fragility and timeless beauty—an elegant reminder that Dalí, though a Surrealist, was grounded in classical draftsmanship.
Composición (1976)
Ink on cardboard.
A bold, energetic sketch alive with movement and psychological tension. Dalí’s quick strokes suggest figures in flux, wrestling between figuration and abstraction—an artist at the height of his powers, experimenting freely.
Project for the Work – Cosmic Athlete (c. 1968)
Sanguine on cardboard, Perrot Moore Collection.
A preparatory drawing for one of Dalí’s most ambitious explorations of the human body as a vessel of cosmic power. Dynamic, muscular, and forward-thrusting, this is Dalí at his most heroic. To own a work like this is to possess part of the genesis of a major artistic concept.
Boceto para Santiago el Grande (1957)
Ink on paper.
A study for Dalí’s towering painting Santiago el Grande—a work of monumental scale and significance, unveiled at the 1957 World Exhibition. This sketch embodies the early formation of that vision. Holding it is like having a fragment of history itself.
Eh Bien, et toi – from Le Tricorne (1952)
Ink, gouache, and collage on cardboard.
Playful and theatrical, this watercolor was an original maquette for Le Tricorne, the famed ballet based on Pedro de Alarcón’s novella. Dalí’s wit shines through—the butterfly, the masked figure—turning narrative into visual poetry.
Why These Works Matter
- Authenticity & Provenance: Certified by Nicolas Descharnes, and in some cases descending directly from Captain Perrot Moore’s collection, Dalí’s friend and manager.
- Rarity: Unlike prints, these are one-of-a-kind. There is no second chance at acquiring them once they enter a private collection.
- Historical Significance: Several are studies for major projects (Santiago el Grande, Cosmic Athlete, Le Tricorne)—direct connections to Dalí’s artistic milestones.
- Investment Potential: Original works on paper remain undervalued compared to Dalí’s oils and sculptures. As the market continues to strengthen for Surrealist masters, opportunities at these price points are increasingly rare.
A Unique Opportunity
Dalí once wrote: “A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.”
These works are not only evidence of Dalí’s inspiration—they are instruments that can inspire you, your collection, and generations beyond.
The availability of authenticated, intimate drawings of this caliber—priced from €28,000 to €60,000—is exceptionally rare in today’s market. Once acquired, they are unlikely to resurface.
If one of these sparks your imagination, I encourage you to reach out immediately. Opportunities like this vanish quickly into private collections and seldom return.
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