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Material: Gold Leaf
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF SHELVES
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF SHELVES

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF SHELVES

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant pair of shelves in solid walnut, carved and highlighted with pure gold leaf. The decoration presents a typically architectural style, with a frame adorned with floral buds an...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jean François Reboul, Luna IV
Jean François Reboul, Luna IV

Jean François Reboul, Luna IV

Located in Paris, FR

"Luna IV" by Jean François Reboul, colored concrete sculpture with gold leaf finishing for wall. This creation expresses simplicity, moderation and harmony. "Certificate of Authenti...

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2010s French Minimalist Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Concrete, Gold Leaf

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Chalcedony Rosettes
3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Chalcedony Rosettes

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Chalcedony Rosettes

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian scroll fragment with chalcedony rosettes on a hand painted gallery 1-inch canvas. The canvas is distressed with gold powders used by restorers in Italy. The powd...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

French Gold Leaf Framed Painting
French Gold Leaf Framed Painting

French Gold Leaf Framed Painting

Located in Dallas, TX

This French Gold Leaf Framed Painting is a timeless piece of art featuring an outdoor scenery by the shore, painted in the 18th century. This unique ar...

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18th Century Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

23 Karat Gold Gilded Plaque on Board with Acanthus Leaves and C-Scrolls
23 Karat Gold Gilded Plaque on Board with Acanthus Leaves and C-Scrolls

23 Karat Gold Gilded Plaque on Board with Acanthus Leaves and C-Scrolls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 23 Karat Gold Gilded Plaque on Board is a stunning example of Italian architectural design from the 19th century. The piece features intricately car...

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Horned Skull" in Gold Leaf on Black Glass
"Horned Skull" in Gold Leaf on Black Glass

"Horned Skull" in Gold Leaf on Black Glass

Located in London, GB

Skull and horns in gold leaf on black glass, using the Verre églomisé technique, by Julian Brooker.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Torso" in Gold on Blue Glass

"Torso" in Gold on Blue Glass

Located in London, GB

Male form in verre églomisé by Julian Brooker.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Gold Leaf Framed Painting
French Gold Leaf Framed Painting

French Gold Leaf Framed Painting

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning 18th century French painting features a luxurious gold-leaf frame. The beautiful and detailed artwork showcases animals lounging in the fields, creating a tranquil scen...

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18th Century Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Self Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, 18th Century Dutch, Oil on Canvas
Self Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, 18th Century Dutch, Oil on Canvas

Self Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, 18th Century Dutch, Oil on Canvas

Located in North Miami, FL

18th Centruy Dutch replica of the Self Portrait of Sir Peter Pail Reubens, original painted by Reubens in 1623, oil on canvas. With original hand carved and gold gilded frame. It has...

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18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade  Gold or Platinum Leaf
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade  Gold or Platinum Leaf

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold or Platinum Leaf

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass Mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Aluminum, Platinum, Gold Leaf

Sacrifice Oil on Canvas Original Painting  in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005
Sacrifice Oil on Canvas Original Painting  in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005

Sacrifice Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005

By Alexander's Collection, Andrew Ryabov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Sacrifice Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005 An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travelers of C...

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Early 2000s Spanish International Style Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Painted Porcelain and Hand Carved, Gold Leaf Wood Frame, Signed "Épanouissement"
Painted Porcelain and Hand Carved, Gold Leaf Wood Frame, Signed "Épanouissement"

Painted Porcelain and Hand Carved, Gold Leaf Wood Frame, Signed "Épanouissement"

By Angelo Asti

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Painted porcelain and hand carved, gold leaf wood frame, signed "Épanouissement", Vienna, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade  Gold Leaf Customizable
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade  Gold Leaf Customizable

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold Leaf Customizable

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing 'tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade  Gold Leaf Customizable
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade  Gold Leaf Customizable

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold Leaf Customizable

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Gold Leaf Wall Sculpture Storage Handcrafted
Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Gold Leaf Wall Sculpture Storage Handcrafted

Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Gold Leaf Wall Sculpture Storage Handcrafted

By Umberto Dattola, Dilmos Edizioni

Located in Milan, IT

Wall-mounted sculpture with small openings made of hard wood completely covered by the designer in gold leaf; The sculpture is floating on a stick that represents a wood stick. The k...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

David & Saul: Art Deco Wood Marquetry & 24K Gold Masterpiece, Verkholantsev 1/1
David & Saul: Art Deco Wood Marquetry & 24K Gold Masterpiece, Verkholantsev 1/1

David & Saul: Art Deco Wood Marquetry & 24K Gold Masterpiece, Verkholantsev 1/1

By (After) Michael Verkholantzev, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

"David & Saul": A Modern Art Deco 1/1 Masterpiece. This Statement Piece defines Quiet Luxury. Unique Marquetry & 24K Gold, a collaboration with Michael Verkholantsev. VIP Whi...

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2010s Chinese Organic Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Family of Chickens on Gold Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Family of Chickens on Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Family of Chickens on Gold Leaf

Located in Hudson, NY

Mineral pigments on gold. Not signed, by Baikei Hitsu.

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1880s Japanese Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Pink Leaf Storage Sculpture Handcrafted
Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Pink Leaf Storage Sculpture Handcrafted

Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Pink Leaf Storage Sculpture Handcrafted

By Umberto Dattola

Located in Milan, IT

Wooden cabinet coated in pink leaf, preciously applied by hand of the designer Umberto Dattola. Supported by a branch of ashwood, found in the woods surrounding the Atelier. By conne...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold Leaf Customizable
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold Leaf Customizable

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold Leaf Customizable

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Making artistic mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold & Platinum Leaf Mother of Pearl
Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold & Platinum Leaf Mother of Pearl

Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold & Platinum Leaf Mother of Pearl

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Platinum, Gold Leaf

Verkholantsev, Shadow of Leonardo, Museum-Level Silk and Gold Tapestry
Verkholantsev, Shadow of Leonardo, Museum-Level Silk and Gold Tapestry

Verkholantsev, Shadow of Leonardo, Museum-Level Silk and Gold Tapestry

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov, (After) Michael Verkholantzev

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Museum-grade 1/1 Masterpiece by Blue-chip Artist Michael Verkholantsev. This Unique Couture Silk & Silver Textile Art features 24K Gold Leaf & Ancient Lacquer. High-Value Con...

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2010s Spanish Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metallic Thread

'Sirens' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2002
'Sirens' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2002

'Sirens' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2002

By Andrew Ryabov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

'Sirens' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2002 An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travelers of Civilizatio...

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Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting "Glance from Eternity" in  Golden frame 2000
Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting "Glance from Eternity" in  Golden frame 2000

Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting "Glance from Eternity" in Golden frame 2000

By Alexander's Collection, Andrew Ryabov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting "Glance from Eternity" in 24K Golden frame, 2000 An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov, - “Trav...

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Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting in Wooden Frame 24K Gold Leaf 'Wounded Lion'
Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting in Wooden Frame 24K Gold Leaf 'Wounded Lion'

Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting in Wooden Frame 24K Gold Leaf 'Wounded Lion'

By Andrew Ryabov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting in Wooden Frame 24K Gold Leaf 'Wounded Lion' An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist - “Travellers of Civilisat...

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Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall Bracket
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall Bracket

Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall Bracket

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of giltwood wall bracket.

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19th Century English Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Gold Leaf Customizable
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Gold Leaf Customizable

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Gold Leaf Customizable

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Painted canvas representing birds in a country setting. Contemporary.
Painted canvas representing birds in a country setting. Contemporary.

Painted canvas representing birds in a country setting. Contemporary.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas representing birds in orange tones on a rural evening background. Work of contemporary French artists. Dimensions: H 160 x W 100 cm Reference: LS6133675K The manuf...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Painted canvas representing carp. Contemporary work.
Painted canvas representing carp. Contemporary work.

Painted canvas representing carp. Contemporary work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas, or decorative panel, representing carp. Contemporary French work. Dimensions: H 120 x W 100 cm Reference: LS6028675A The manufacturing time indicated is approxima...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Painted canvas depicting fish. Contemporary work.
Painted canvas depicting fish. Contemporary work.

Painted canvas depicting fish. Contemporary work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas, or decorative panel depicting fish. Contemporary French work. Dimensions: H 180 x W 125 cm Reference: LS6027911A Raw linen canvas hand painted with natural pigmen...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Modern Abstract Painting of Acrylic and Gold Leaf Signed Frenchy
Modern Abstract Painting of Acrylic and Gold Leaf Signed Frenchy

Modern Abstract Painting of Acrylic and Gold Leaf Signed Frenchy

Located in Richmond, VA

Very cool modern abstract painting made of acrylic and hood lead signed by artists titled “Frenchy”.

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2010s American Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jean François Reboul, Luna VI
Jean François Reboul, Luna VI

Jean François Reboul, Luna VI

By Jean François Reboul

Located in Paris, FR

"Luna VI" by Jean François Reboul, colored concrete sculpture with gold leaf finishing for wall. This creation expresses simplicity, moderation an...

Category

2010s French Minimalist Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Concrete, Gold Leaf

Artistic Mosaic Handmade  Glass & Marble Mosaic Gold Platinum Leaf
Artistic Mosaic Handmade  Glass & Marble Mosaic Gold Platinum Leaf

Artistic Mosaic Handmade Glass & Marble Mosaic Gold Platinum Leaf

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Platinum, Gold Leaf

Prophet Zachariah, Late 18th Century Painted on an Ornate Solid Slab of Wood
Prophet Zachariah, Late 18th Century Painted on an Ornate Solid Slab of Wood

Prophet Zachariah, Late 18th Century Painted on an Ornate Solid Slab of Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

18th Century Russian Orthodox icon of the prophet Zachariah painted on an ornate solid slab of wood with an incorporated gold gilded frame that has been c...

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18th Century Russian Rococo Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Christ Carrying His Cross, 17th Century, Carved Wood
Christ Carrying His Cross, 17th Century, Carved Wood

Christ Carrying His Cross, 17th Century, Carved Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

17th Century Italian wood image of Christ carrying his cross to calvary mounted on a hand-painted black panel and framed with a modern gold gilded hand-finished wood frame.  

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Oceana Panel Matte Black Concrete
Oceana Panel Matte Black Concrete

Oceana Panel Matte Black Concrete

Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS

The Oceana Panel is an exquisite representation of the ocean's perpetual motion, captured in a moment of stillness. Its design is inspired by the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Gold Leaf Storage Sculture Handcrafted
Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Gold Leaf Storage Sculture Handcrafted

Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Gold Leaf Storage Sculture Handcrafted

By Umberto Dattola

Located in Milan, IT

Wooden cabinet coated in gold leaf, preciously applied by hand of the designer Umberto Dattola. Supported by a branch of ashwood, founded in the woods surrounding the Atelier. By con...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Coral, Gold Leaf

Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting in Wooden Frame 24K Gold Leaf 'Time Fighter'
Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting in Wooden Frame 24K Gold Leaf 'Time Fighter'

Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting in Wooden Frame 24K Gold Leaf 'Time Fighter'

By Andrew Ryabov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting in Wooden Frame 24K Gold Leaf 'Time Fighter' An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travellers...

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Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Oil on Canvas Original  Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf, "Mermaids"
Contemporary Oil on Canvas Original  Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf, "Mermaids"

Contemporary Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf, "Mermaids"

By Andrew Ryabov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Contemporary Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf, "Mermaids" An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travellers o...

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Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

"Defender" Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005
"Defender" Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005

"Defender" Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005

By Andrew Ryabov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

"Defender" Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005 An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travelers of Ci...

Category

Early 2000s Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

'Time Keeper' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2003
'Time Keeper' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2003

'Time Keeper' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2003

By Andrew Ryabov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

'Time Keeper' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2003 An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travelers of Civili...

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Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

'Time Keeper' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2003
'Time Keeper' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2003

'Time Keeper' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2003

By Andrew Ryabov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

'Time Keeper' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2003 An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travelers of Civili...

Category

Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Reincarnation" Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2000
"Reincarnation" Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2000

"Reincarnation" Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2000

Located in Hong Kong, HK

"Reincarnation" Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2000 An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travellers of Civ...

Category

Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Gold Leaf Wall Decorations

Materials

Gold Leaf

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