Size: H160 L160 D3 cm
One-of-a-kind piece
Collectible Maximalism Black and White Art Deco Silk and Silver Threads Tapestry by Michael Verkholantsev. This unique 1/1 fine art textile scales the sensual tension of Gustav Klimt's silhouettes and the dark opulence of elite modern interiors.
Artistic Concept & Intellectual Dialogue
Conceived as a masterwork of collectible maximalism, "Lovers Under Night Cover" is a monumental textile artwork that seamlessly bridges the graphic precision of Modern Mannerism with the rich traditions of European and Asian decorative arts. Based on an original fine-art drawing by the acclaimed academician Michael Verkholantsev, the composition captures a deeply poetic, nocturnal embrace.
The fluid, elongated lines of the figures are juxtaposed against an enigmatic background featuring an antique oil lamp and a dramatic sculpture profile. This highly expressive, sensual iconography transforms the tapestry into a compelling visual anchor, serving as an exceptional Art Deco centerpiece for a luxury master suite, private library, or high-end residential interior curated by AD100 designers.
The Chasing Effect & Noble Materials
The exceptional value of this unique (1/1) artwork lies in its complex, high-connoisseurship craftsmanship. The intricate figurative scene is meticulously executed using fine satin stitch embroidery. By interlacing premium black and white silk with ultra-fine silver metallic threads, the textile surface creates an astonishing optical anomaly: under directed gallery spotlights, the fabric mimics the shimmering depth of precious metalwork, producing a distinctive chasing effect.
Ancient Lacquer Artistry & Ebonized Framing
The masterpiece is encased within a bespoke, museum-grade frame crafted from premium birch and structural art-plywood, treated with a magnificent high-gloss ebonized finish. The frame has been painstakingly finished using ancient Eastern multi-layer techniques with authentic natural lacquer harvested from the sacred lacquer tree (Urushi). This intense, piano-black surface is elevated by 24K Gold Leaf details and a precise, star-like constellation of hand-inlaid mother-of-pearl. The synthesis of fine art embroidery and rare decorative arts cements this piece as a secure, high-value asset for contemporary art investment.
About the Artist: Michael Verkholantsev
Michael Verkholantsev is a world-renowned, blue-chip living master, painter, and Academician of the Fine Arts. Widely celebrated as a supreme virtuoso of modern woodcut engraving and xylography, his distinctive style combines Mannerist emotional intensity with flawless classical draftsmanship. His highly coveted artworks reside in prestigious permanent museum collections globally—including The Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam) and The Victoria and Albert Museum (London)—as well as elite private art foundations across Europe and the United States, cementing this 1/1 tapestry as a secure, institutional-grade contemporary art asset.