Salvador Dalí "Le Chimère d'Horace" Signed Lithograph

Salvador Dalí "Le Chimère d'Horace" (Horace's Chimera) – 1980s Original Signed Lithograph

A rare and highly collectible original color lithograph by Salvador Dalí from the "Les Chevaux Daliniens" (Dalinian Horses) series. This hand-signed impression, numbered 229/250 in pencil by Dalí himself, captures a surreal chimera horse in his iconic style—fantastical, melting forms blending mythology, power, and subconscious imagery. Published by Armand & Georges Israel and printed at Claude Jobin's workshop in Paris on premium Arches paper with vibrant, layered colors.

Why This Print is Extraordinary

• Hand-signed and numbered by Salvador Dalí: Pencil signature and edition number 229/250—authenticated by the master himself
• From Les Chevaux Daliniens series: Part of Dalí's late-career equine series symbolizing freedom and the irrational
• Premium Arches paper: Museum-quality archival paper with vibrant, layered colors
• Excellent condition: Pristine, no imperfections—beautifully preserved vintage proof
• Albert Field catalog reference: Cataloged 1972 in "The Official Catalog of the Graphic Works of Salvador Dalí" by Albert Field, p. 170-171, Figure 72-6-H (verifiable authentication source)
• Limited edition 229/250: Small run making this highly collectible

The Dalinian Horses Series

"Le Chimère d'Horace" is part of Dalí's celebrated equine series, where he transformed horses into mythological and fantastical creatures. The chimera—a hybrid beast from Greek mythology—becomes a vehicle for Dalí's exploration of the subconscious, power, and transformation. Rendered with his signature precise yet imaginative style, this piece embodies the surreal melting forms and dreamlike quality that made Dalí a 20th-century icon.

About Salvador Dalí (1904–1989)

The undisputed master of Surrealism, Salvador Dalí created some of the most recognizable and influential artworks of the 20th century. His graphic works from the 1970s–1980s, produced by Armand & Georges Israel in small editions, are highly collectible. The "Dalinian Horses" suite showcases mythological and historical horses rendered in his signature precise, imaginative style—blending technical mastery with unbridled creativity.

Specifications

• Artist: Salvador Dalí (1904–1989)
• Title: Le Chimère d'Horace (Horace's Chimera)
• Series: Les Chevaux Daliniens (Dalinian Horses)
• Year: 1980s printing (cataloged 1972)
• Medium: Original color lithograph on Arches paper
• Edition: 229/250 (limited edition)
• Signed: Yes, hand-signed and numbered by Dalí in pencil
• Publisher: Armand & Georges Israel
• Printer: Claude Jobin's workshop, Paris
• Size: 56 × 36 cm (approximately 22 × 14 inches)
• Condition: Excellent—pristine, no imperfections
• Certificate of Authenticity: Not included
• Frame: Not included
• Reference: Albert Field catalog p. 170-171, Figure 72-6-H

Perfect For

Collectors of Dalí, Surrealism enthusiasts, or horse/mythology art lovers. This rare signed piece brings the master's vision and technical brilliance to any collection—ideal for a gallery wall, study, or living space that celebrates iconic 20th-century art.

Authenticity supported by original pencil signature, numbering, Arches paper quality, and Albert Field catalog reference. Ships flat from Fort Lauderdale in acid-free protective packaging with full insurance. Serious inquiries only—happy to send extra close-up photos of signature, numbering, colors, paper texture, or condition.