"Lovers Under Night Cover" is a provocative masterpiece from the exclusive Couture Erotica Collection, created in collaboration with Academician Michael Verkholantsev. This one-of-a-kind (OOAK) work redefines luxury decorative art by merging ancient mythology with unparalleled artisanal craftsmanship. The composition reimagines the classical "herma" of Priapus, the god of fertility, as a contemporary symbol of passion, offering a surrealist dialogue between ancient tradition and modern luxury.

The artwork showcases an extraordinary technical execution, utilizing volumetric hand-applied silk interwoven with metallic silver threads to create a tactile illusion of chased metal. The piece is further elevated by genuine 24K gold leaf embellishments. The masterpiece is housed in a spectacular ebony wood frame, crafted using a 2,000-year-old Chinese lacquer technique. Twenty layers of natural resin are embedded with numerous pieces of natural Mother of Pearl, creating a shimmering, "liquid glass" surface that extends the artwork’s design into the frame itself. This museum-quality acquisition represents a rare intersection of classical erotica and elite textile engineering.

Technical Specifications
Medium: Volumetric hand-embroidery in fine silk and silver metallic threads with 24K gold leaf, housed in a 20-layer ancient Chinese lacquer ebony frame with Mother of Pearl inlay.
Materials: 24K Gold Leaf, Natural Mother of Pearl, Fine Silk, Silver Metallic Threads, Ebony Wood, Natural Resin.
Origin: Handcrafted in Alexander’s Collection Master Studio in exclusive collaboration with Michael Verkholantsev.
Courtesy of Alexander's Collection

Location: Private Collection, Europe.