Lovers - Silk Embroidered Tapestry
Circa 2010 Perfect Condition
Size: L150 H170 D3 cm
Modern Wall Decor in Silk and Silver Metallic Threads Embroidery and Black Wood of antique lacquer woodworking, 24K Gold Leaf
This artwork is a collaboration of Alexander's Collection and a famous artist Michael Verkholantsev made in our studio after original drawings of the artist.
The work is done in the technique of hand silk embroidery with added silver threads, giving the composition a completely incredible effect of glowing and shimmering silver, completely confusing the viewer to understand the material used by the masters of silk-screening to reproduce the original idea of the artist. Under the light of spotlights the effect of chasing on metal is created. The frame of this work of art continues the design composition, merging into a single whole, giving the work a finished look.
Lovers - Silk Embroidered Tapestry
Black Wood Special Frame
Shipment
Black wood:
The technology of applying lacquers to ebony, where numerous pieces made of mother-of-pearl are embedded, is almost forgotten. Only a few craftsmen are able to reproduce it today, bringing out the glass effect on the surface.
An ancient lacquer technique invented in China 2000 years ago was used for this artwork. It is a natural material, the sap of the lacquer tree, known only in the Far East. In China, it began to be used in ancient times as a protective material and then for artistic purposes. The lacquers were painted, inlaid, engraved, gold, and the most complex were multi-layered lacquers.
Lacquer existed in many colors by adding certain chemicals to the resin, for example, black was obtained by adding carbon like in this work.
Layer after layer of translucent lacquers are applied to the surface of the ebony to produce a glass effect on the surface. Today, only a few craftsmen have mastered this almost forgotten technique. The frame itself becomes a natural extension of the design and an integral part of the artwork.
This work, one of the masterpieces of the Couture Erotica Collection is executed at the highest artistic level as a unique piece for Alexander's Collection gallery.