Baroque hand carved fine wall art, sculpted in mahogany wood Sculpture

This new piece is an original. Meticulously sculpted in the traditional methods of master carvers like Grinling Gibbons, all hand carved with chisels, gouges,rasp files etc, no cnc machine here. The design embodies the baroque sensibility and elaborate floral and ornate details, that flourished in16th century Europe. There is a secret compartment behind the vase center adornment. Sculpted out of African mahogany and finished with tung oil and shellac, to accentuate the natural colors of the wood.The frame is mahogany also, was made contemporary to transform this piece to the modern. The backing is covered in black velvet with a green tint that embodies the old and new world. The frame size is 52 1/2 wide x 57 3/8 high,5 Inches deep. The sculpture size 44 wide x 48 high inches. The art weighs 61 lbs. The frame is suspended by a built in french cleat. It comes with a wall cleat attachment. ,(installation recommendation). Wall cleat attachment should be screwed into the wall studs before hanging the sculpture. Shawn Smart woodworker, craftsman and artist belongs to a guild of past, young hands but old soul,captures the ornamental embellishments of yesterday and brings it into present. Passionate about the traditional styles and arts of manipulating wood, this artist does reproductions,restorations and originals in art and architectural elements. Located in Georgia, United States. For more information contact.