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All auctions / Contemporary Art / Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Gold Twister 3 (XXL)
Title: Gold Twister 3 (XXL) Theme: "Gold Twister 3" (XXL) belongs to the artistic line started more than 40 years ago by the sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding). "Gold Twister 3" is a large-scale work, elegant and luminous. Its richness of textures, strong presence, and Expressionist aesthetics are a homage to Landscape painting and to the world of Oriental Luxury. This piece 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, focuses his work on the union of artisanal traditions with experimentation and the creation of novel exclusive techniques. His reinterpretation of gilding and the use of unconventional materials as an artistic language differentiate him within the Contemporary Art scene. In Fran González’s works, gold leaf and other metals (bronze, aluminum, silver, etc.) are used as an expressive and symbolic medium, beyond a merely decorative value. The work comes accompanied by a certificate guaranteeing its authenticity, authorship, and provenance. WARNINGS: to facilitate transport and reduce shipping costs, the piece is delivered unstretched and unframed, rolled up on itself with a double protective wrapping. 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 presence of the work in a contemporary interior context. Technique: Acrylic and Gilding on synthetic canvas. Application of several layers of imitation gold leaf with acid-made patinas. About gilding techniques: The traditional gilding technique consists of applying very fine sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold (i.e., brass), aluminum, copper, etc.) onto any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramic, textiles, etc.). Contemporary Gilding: Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and originate from the experimental philosophy of twentieth-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, and they impart to the works qualities that cause a magical light to radiate and permeate the space in which they are exhibited. Shipping: rolled, protected packaging Dimensions: 152 cm x 76 cm. (XXL) Hand-signed on the reverse Fran González, by @contemporarygilding Year 2026 Fran González (Spain, 1959) is a contemporary artist who works gilding techniques from a current 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 in Madrid, the Official School of Ceramics in Madrid, and participated in various Contemporary Art Workshops at the Circle of Fine Arts in Madrid with prominent Contemporary Artists such as Julian Schnabel, Eva Lootz, Juan Hidalgo, and Valcárcel Medina, among 1982 and 1990. Although his development has been largely self-taught, Fran González has since the start of his career achieved various awards and recognitions at national and international levels. 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 using 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 combines 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, the Etruscans, the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Chinese, the Japanese, or the rich hybrid Arab culture 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 even his evolving jewelry design work. This curiosity led him to prehistoric origins and, gradually, to experimenting with new materials and forms..."
Estimate:$2,814.83
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1996 Australia 1/10 oz Gold Lunar Rat (Series I)
12/06/2017
$475
Est: $590
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