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Born Free

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"Born Free​" One-of-a-kind Luster and Gold vase by Carolyn Barlock
20" high   photo: Jason Hayes

​From its beginnings in Baghdad in the 9th century, the art of luster remained a closely guarded secret for some 700 years. Traveling along the trade routes that linked Eastern and European worlds, luster's sapphire-blue and ruby-red colors eventually graced the palaces of princes from Persia to Paris. In 16th century Italy, Pope Leo X, prince of the Medicis and patron of Michelangelo and Raphael, so greatly admired the luster of Gubbio, a town near Assisi, that he granted the town's master craftsman permanent exemption from taxes.

 A few years later, in the mid-16th century, a treatise on the making of luster was at last widely circulated, thereby ending the art's secrecy but revealing its unpredictable technique. Out of a hundred pieces, fewer than six might be successful. The author of the treatise concluded that, even so, β€œthe art is essentially beautiful and ingenious and when the works are good they are paid for in gold.” Not until the 18th century, with the discovery at Meissen of the composition of true porcelain, was it possible to improve the odds of successfully creating this truly golden art.

 The centuries-old techniques and the age-old Persian colors are the tradition carried forward by Carolyn Barlock. Her contemporary palette is enhanced with vivid colors that even a de Medici might covet. Pope Leo X would recognize Barlock's amethyst luster made from the amethyst gem, but he would not recognize the Florentine gold finish which is her own technique requiring many applications of 24 carat gold to a chiseled porcelain surface. Each of Carolyn Barlock's porcelain masterpieces is one of a kind, museum-quality luster, resplendent with gold and representative of ages past and present.

ORDERS ONLY Not currently in inventory. As featured in ArtBeat Magazine, availability subject to change without notice due to rarity. Please allow up to 6 months to commission something similar. call us or email us to discuss your order expectations.

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Columbine Gallery home of the National Sculptors' Guild Specializing in Significant Public Art since 1992. Columbine is the Colorado State flower and symbol for Spirit. Our Loveland location of Columbine Art Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild has quickly become the largest original fine art source in Colorado located across the street from Sculpture in the Park events at Benson Park, we feature artwork by 50 represented artists year round, ship worldwide. JK Designs, Fine Art Consultation since 1992 Our purpose is to champion a community of artists and to serve as a bridge between these artists and the public. We approach all aspects as a team which offers the client a wide variety of creative solutions to fulfill each unique need. Our primary goal is to allow the artists to stick to their strength - creating great artwork. We also coordinate the many aspects involved in completing large-scale projects.
Columbine is the Colorado State flower and symbol for Spirit. Our Loveland location of Columbine Art Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild has quickly become the largest original fine art source in Colorado located across the street from Sculpture in the Park events at Benson Park, we feature artwork by 50 represented artists year round, ship worldwide.
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