a Pure Gold Sculpture
First Official Collaboration
BellFine x Grand Palais Reunion des Musees Nationaux – Art Workshop
©Paris, 2024, GrandPalaisRmn
Product Information (Sculpture)
| Product name | “Aphrodite, Venus de Milo” |
| Retail Price | 10,000,000 yen (excluding tax) |
| Material | Gold K24 |
| size | Height: Approximately 14.5 cm + pedestal Weight: Approximately 120 g |
| Place of Production | Japan, Tokyo |
| Original Work | Reproduction by “les Ateliers d’art GrandPalaisRmn” |
| Pedestal Decoration Design | YEMYUNGJI |
| Pedestal Material | Wooden (Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia) with lacquer and pure gold |
| Accessories | Official authenticity certificate, hexagonal glass case, and laser case |
| Available | |
- Limited Edition of 20 units
- Serial number on the Sculpture, plate, and certificate.
- For purchase inquiries, information on availability, or wholesale options, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Reproduction by the GrandPalaisRmn Art Workshop
Based on this reproduction from the Grand Palais Rmn Art Workshop, the goddess, beloved worldwide, is reborn in K24 gold.
©GrandPalaisRmn
©GrandPalaisRmn
「Aphrodite, Vénus de Milo」
The Venus de Milo, along with the Mona Lisa and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, is known as one of the three great female figures in the Louvre Museum. She was discovered in 1820 on the island of Milos in Greece and immediately protected by the Marquis de Rivière, the French ambassador to Greece. Subsequently, she was presented to King Louis XVIII and donated to the Louvre Museum in March 1821. The respect paid by artists such as Delacroix, Rodin, Dali, and others greatly contributed to her fame, and she is now a worldwide icon.
Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (musée du Louvre) / Hervé Lewandowski
Grand PalaisRéunion des Musées Nationaux – Art Workshop
The Art Workshops (Atelier d’Art) operated by the Grand Palais Rmn, an Industrial and Commercial Public Institution (EPIC) under the jurisdiction of the French Ministry of Culture, refer to two workshops: the Calcographie du Louvre Workshop and the Grand Palais Rmn Cast Workshop.
Since its establishment in 1794 within the Louvre Museum, the Cast Workshop preserves the technique of creating reproductions directly from original sculptures. It holds over 6,000 molds produced upon request from numerous museums and castles. Its mission is also to enable everyone to acquire a faithful reproduction of remarkable works.
Web Site :https://ateliersartmuseesnationaux.fr/
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YEMYUNGJI
The pedestal is adorned with pure gold designed by the renowned South Korean jewelry designer “YEMYUNGJI.” The luxurious design, fitting for a work of art, enhances the beauty of the Venus.
YE Myungji, the designer behind YEMYUNGJI, established her own brand in 1998 by designing works such as the signature Gold Knit line. Her designs possess dynamic energy, seeking a line-based style that goes beyond existing frameworks.
YEMYUNGJI has received numerous international design awards and was recently selected among the top 100 influential jewelry brands impacting the industry worldwide. YEMYUNGJI is recognized as a leading jewelry brand in South Korea.
Web Site : https://yemyungjiglobal.com/
About the Gold lacquer (Maki-e)
The pedestal’s gold lacquer decoration design expresses the image of the renowned South Korean designer YEMYUNGJI through the splendid lacquer craftsmanship of Master KO Seiji, a traditional craftsman in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Gold lacquer (Maki-e) is a traditional Japanese craft technique that uses lacquer with pure gold powder to create beautiful patterns on wooden utensils and furniture. This technique involves various processes, resulting in a unique and luxurious beauty.
The history of lacquerware using beautiful powders such as gold and silver has spanned approximately 1,300 years, from the Nara period to the present day. Among them, the traditional techniques of Wajima City are widely used in Japan’s high-end furniture and decorative items, holding a significant position in Japanese traditional culture.
【About the traditional Wajima Lacquer】
During the Noto Peninsula Earthquake of January 1, 2024, Wajima lacquer, suffered significant damage. Almost all the workshops in Ishikawa Prefecture were affected, and even after almost two months, many artisans were forced into evacuation, putting the production of these masterpieces at risk. Master KO Seiji’s workshop also was impacted by the earthquake, and currently, work is being carried out far from his workshop.
Partners
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us or reach out to our nearest partner.
Japan
・SGC Co.,Ltd. （https://www.sgc-gold.co.jp/）
Korea
・YEMYUNGJI GLOBAL Co.,Ltd. （https://yemyungjiglobal.com/）