Gothic Mixed Media

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Christ Pantocrator after a Russian icon of the 15th Century. Tempera and gold leaf on gesso over a wooden board. Measurements in centimeters: 38 x 29.5 x 3 cm. / In inches: 14.96 x 11.8 x 1.18 " This is how the artist sums up the technique used by him to create the icon: “The aim of these steps is to create a durable painting. The icon is eternal. The first step is to choose a support, traditionally made of wood, from the center of the trunk to avoid warping it. For this purpose, two hardwood bolts were often used on the back to give the picture panel additional stability. Often a frame is milled out. Then the image carrier is sanded smooth and now 12 or 14 thin layers of gesso are applied and sanded smooth as well. Then the preliminary drawing is applied and the drawing board is prepared with a special preparation called bolus. This bolus can be polished to a high gloss. Afterwards, the gold leaf is "shot" with special brushes. It dries up within a few hours and can now be polished with agate. Gold leaf is real 24-carat gold. Now does the actual process of painting begins. Egg tempera is made fresh from egg yolk, water, and a little vinegar. This is used to prepare the color pigments. Tempera painting is done in numerous layers from dark to light. When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIST Oliver Samsinger (Vienna, 1968) began to take an interest in icons in 1990. He undertakes several trips to Bulgaria, Greece, and Cyprus to see in situ the original works treasured in these three countries. This experience will be crucial in his life since the studies carried out in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, and his stay on Mount Athos...

Monumental Pair of Stained Glass Windows Jean-Baptiste Capronnier (J.B. Capronnier) Belgium, dated *fecit 1886* A rare and highly important pair of monumental stained glass windows ...

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Vintage Jewish marriage contract, Most likely printed in the USA or Germany. Used in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hand dated 1921. A rare early American judaic piece. Printed in gold an...

This piece titled "West Ritner hill" is an original artwork by Miriam Singer and is made of pencil, marker, and acrylic on paper. The artist spends her free time biking around the ci...

**FALL SUPER SALE** The RIO SLUM series is an original design by Mauro Oliveira. This is the first time it's done with glitter, with the proper title "FUTURISTIC RIO SLUM". There a...

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Coulombe-Bégin creates dynamic, highly textured paintings that explore identity, emotion, and the human experience. Contrasting colors, spontaneous gestures, and layered materials br...

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This piece titled "green occupied 7" is an original artwork by Miriam Singer and is made of pencil, marker, and acrylic on paper. The artist spends her free time biking around the ci...

Untitled 3, 2018