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All auctions / Contemporary Art / Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Portrait of Contemporary Couple (XXL) (con bastidor)
Title: Portrait of Contemporary Couple (XXL) Theme: "Portrait of Contemporary Couple" (XXL) belongs to a new series of Triptychs about Framing (ready to hang on the wall) and connects with the artistic line begun more than 40 years ago by sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding). "Portrait of Contemporary Couple" is formed by three pieces mounted on a frame and independent from each other, so their order can be arranged in different ways. They can also be separated to be installed in different places as three individual works. The size of the triptych can reach 215x55 cm. (XXXL) in both horizontal and vertical orientations (see illustrative photos). "Portrait of Contemporary Couple" is therefore a work of large size, elegance and luminosity. Its rich textures, strong presence and Brutalist aesthetic pay homage to 20th-century Art, particularly to the French painter Jean Dubuffet, while also nodding to the world of Luxury Interior Design. This work is designed to fill any interior space with magic and warmth. Fran González, an artist specialized in the use of gold leaf as a contemporary artistic medium, centers his work on the union of artisanal traditions with experimentation and the creation of new exclusive techniques. His reinterpretation of gilding and the use of non-traditional materials as an artistic language differentiate him within the Contemporary Art scene. In Fran González’s work, gold leaf and other metals (bronze, aluminum, silver, etc.) are used as an expressive and symbolic medium, beyond mere decorative value. The work is delivered accompanied by a certificate guaranteeing its authenticity, authorship and provenance. Warnings: the artwork is shipped wrapped in a thick cardboard box of 60x80x5 cm with a double protective wrap. It should also be noted that the proportions and colors appearing in some photomontages (mockups) may not correspond exactly to reality and are offered only as a reference for the artwork’s presence in a contemporary interior design context. Technique: Acrylic and Gilding on primed cotton canvas mounted on a frame (no frame). Application of multiple layers of imitation gold leaf with acid patinas. About gilding techniques: The traditional gilding technique consists of applying very thin sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold [i.e., bronze], aluminum, copper, etc.) to any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, etc.). Contemporary Gilding: Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and derive from the experimental philosophy of 20th-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, which give the works qualities that emit a magical light that permeates the space in which they are displayed. Shipping: packaged rolled and protected Total dimensions of the triptych: 265 cm x 75 cm. (XXL) depending on orientation and composition made with the canvases. Hand-signed on the reverse Fran González, by @contemporarygilding Year 2026 Fran González (Spain, 1959) is a contemporary artist who works with gilding techniques from a modern perspective. Under the name "Contemporary Gilding" he explores the contrast between the material and the symbolic through unique works and limited series. González’s career began in 1982 when, after studying Engineering at the Technical University of Madrid, he decided to devote himself full-time to Sculpture and Ceramics. He studied Art at the School of Fine Arts of Madrid, the Official School of Ceramics of Madrid, and participated in various Contemporary Art Workshops at the Circle of Fine Arts in Madrid with contemporary artists as relevant as Julian Schnabel, Eva Lootz, Juan Hidalgo and Valcárcel Medina, between 1982 and 1990. Although his development has been largely self-taught, Fran González has earned several awards and recognitions nationally and internationally since the start of his career. Thanks to having resided in several European countries, his works are in numerous private collections in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and the USA. More extensive information about his work and career can be found by searching Google with the tags "Fran Gonzalez" and "Contemporary Gilding". Fran González in the media: (Article about FG in the European Portal of Craftsmanship "Mad´in Europe" (Excerpts)) "Fran(cisco) González is a contemporary ceramist, sculptor, painter and gilder whose practice unites traditional craftsmanship and innovative technique. With more than four decades of experience, his work reflects a continuous dialogue between material, process and inspiration. His main gilding method, used about 80% of the time, is water gilding, which he chooses for its lower toxicity and sustainability, especially when working indoors... Much of Francisco’s work is inspired by archaeological artifacts and ancient cultures. Whether the Greeks, Etruscans, Phoenicians, Romans, Chinese, Japanese, or the rich hybrid culture of Arabs in Spain, his fascination lies not only in the forms and techniques of the past but in the emotional resonance they carry. This emotional depth permeates his ceramics, gilded sculptures and his evolving jewelry design work. This curiosity led him to prehistoric origins and, little by little, to experimenting with new materials and forms..."
Estimate:£2,545.5
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£2,545.5
1996 Australia 1/10 oz Gold Lunar Rat (Series I)
12/06/2017
£351.02
Est: £436.01
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