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The Witnessing Wood
Handcrafted by
Alexander Cheglakov
Venice Solo
A sculptural composition built around rhythm, balance, and architectural silence. The aged oak surface retains traces of time, while the vertical structure recalls the cadence of Venetian facades.

Dimensions: 28 × 7 × 15 in
Weight: 15 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Ocean Spirit
Formed from naturally shaped oak, this work evokes the mass and calm movement of water. The sculpture reads as a quiet presence rather than a literal image.

Dimensions: 32 x 7 x 12 in
Weight: 14 lbs

Status: Sold
Rebirth
This piece is crafted from a preserved outer section of a three-hundred-year-old oak tree. All the inner wood had long since turned to dust, leaving only the resilient outer shell shaped by time and nature. Its flowing contours hint at the form of a fantastical creature emerging from the past, brought to life by the warm glow of candlelight.

The structure of the head, the relief, the natural lines and openings are untouched nature’s work. The surface is treated with wax and subtle gilding, revealing the depth of the ancient oak and emphasizing its sculptural plasticity.

Dimensions: 27 × 10 × 22 in
Weight: 18 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
The Golden Fleece
Inspired by myth rather than depiction, the work explores value, protection, and material memory. Gold accents highlight the contrast between raw wood and refined surface.

Dimensions: 25 × 11 × 30 in
Weight: 22 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Abduction of Europa
A dynamic sculptural form referencing movement and transformation. The oak’s natural curves guide the composition, allowing the mythological association to remain understated.

Dimensions: 11.8 × 11.8 × 27.5 in
Weight: 22 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Bird of paradise
A vertical composition where lightness and lift dominate the form. The aged wood retains its organic asymmetry, giving the sculpture a sense of quiet ascent.

Dimensions: 14 × 7 × 21 in
Weight: 13 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Guardian of the State
A solid, grounded object emphasizing stability and presence. The sculpture relies on mass and proportion rather than ornament.

Dimensions: 35 × 10 × 20 in
Weight: 22 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Ascension
A vertical sculptural study focused on upward movement. The natural grain of the oak reinforces the sense of growth and elevation.

Dimensions: 17 × 6 × 28 in
Weight: 18 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Wild Cat the Jaguar
A compact animal form shaped by contrast between tension and restraint. The sculpture avoids realism, focusing instead on posture and latent energy.

Dimensions: 33 × 8 × 11 in
Weight: 16 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
The Boar
A dense, grounded form emphasizing strength and resistance. The natural surface of the wood remains largely untouched, reinforcing physical presence.

Dimensions: 6 × 18 × 14 in
Weight: 6.6 lbs

Status: Sold
The Rhino
A heavy, grounded sculptural form built around mass and inner tension. The aged oak carries a sense of endurance and quiet force, suggesting power held in restraint rather than motion.

Dimensions: 12 × 8 × 12 in
Weight: 6.6 lbs

Status: Sold
Bullfighting
A composition shaped by confrontation and balance. The form captures the moment before impact, where strength and vulnerability exist simultaneously within the same structure.

Status: Sold
The Owl of Athens
A contemplative sculptural object referencing vigilance and wisdom. The oak surface remains largely untouched, allowing age, grain, and shadow to define the character of the piece.

Dimensions: 32 x 7 x 16 in
Weight: 20 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
The legend of the falcon
An elongated form emphasizing speed and elevation. The sculpture suggests flight through proportion and rhythm rather than literal depiction.

Dimensions: 35 × 9.8 × 37.4 in
Weight: 33 lbs 

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Dragon dance
A dynamic composition built from twisting oak fragments. Movement unfolds vertically, guided by natural curves and internal momentum.

Dimensions: 32.6 × 11.8 × 19.6 in
Weight: 26.4 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Varan and dragonfly
A dual presence captured within a single structure. The contrast between weight and lightness defines the tension of the piece, balancing stillness with implied motion.

Dimensions: 15.7 × 31.4 in
Weight: 26.4 lbs

Status: Sold
Touch of the ocean
A smooth, flowing form shaped by erosion and time. The sculpture carries a sense of quiet contact, as if the surface remembers the movement of water.

Dimensions: 34 × 9 × 3 in
Weight: 33 lbs

Status: Sold 
Cachalot's Shadow
A sculptural silhouette inspired by scale and depth rather than image. The darkened oak surface absorbs light, emphasizing mass and inner volume.

Dimensions: 40 × 9.8 × 15.7 in
Weight: 11 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Night Flight
A compact vertical form suggesting motion through darkness. The sculpture reads as a moment suspended between ascent and disappearance.

Dimensions: 44 × 7 × 16 in
Weight: 17 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Rising moon
A restrained, circular gesture emerging from the wood. Light and shadow interact gently, giving the piece a calm, cyclical presence.

Dimensions: 30 × 14.5 × 36.6 in
Weight: 28.6 lb

Status: Sold 
Crescent Moon
A curved sculptural form shaped by natural fracture and erosion. The crescent appears as a quiet sign of transition, holding light without reflecting it directly.

Dimensions: 30 x 14.5 x 36.6 in
Weight: 28.6 lb

Status: Available 
Price: Upon request
Mirage
An ambiguous form that shifts with perspective and light. The sculpture suggests presence and distance at once, as if the material resists a fixed reading.

Dimensions: 15.7 × 17.7 × 11.8 in
Weight: 11 lb

Status: Sold 
Vertical
A minimal vertical structure emphasizing proportion and balance. The aged oak surface carries subtle variation, allowing form to remain restrained and precise.

Dimensions: 19.6 × 11.8 × 23.6 in
Weight: 22 lbs

Status: Sold
Prayer
A compact sculptural object centered on stillness and inward focus. The composition relies on simplicity and natural texture rather than symbolism.

Dimensions: 25 × 10 × 27 in
Weight: 27 pounds 

Status: Available 
Price: Upon request
Sacred Oak
A fragment of oak presented with minimal intervention. The sculpture preserves the tree’s natural authority, treating the material itself as the primary subject.

Dimensions: 28 × 8 × 20 in
Weight: ~20 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Paradise tree
A vertical composition recalling growth and branching without literal reference. Light interacts with the surface, reinforcing a sense of continuity and renewal.

Dimensions: 22.4 × 7 × 15.7 in
Weight: 6 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Angel with a candle
A quiet figurative suggestion formed through posture rather than detail. Candlelight introduces a soft focal point, giving the sculpture a gentle, watchful presence.

Dimensions: 18 x 10 x 20 in
Weight: 22 lb

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Embrace
A close, inward composition shaped by two converging forms. The sculpture communicates connection through proximity and shared volume rather than narrative.

Dimensions: 19 × 10 × 17 in
Weight: 16 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Line of Light
A linear gesture carved into aged oak. Light traces the structure, emphasizing direction, rhythm, and restraint.

Dimensions: 50 × 12 × 6 in
Weight: approx. 24 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Openwork
A perforated form where voids are as important as mass. The sculpture reads as a balance between structure and absence.

Dimensions: 31.4 × 15.7 in
Weight: 4.4 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Menorah Vintage
A restrained menorah built from aged oak with a patina shaped by time. The form carries a sense of continuity, where use and memory are held within the material itself.

Dimensions: 29 × 8 × 23 in
Weight: 12 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Menorah sunrise
A vertical composition where light rises gradually through structure. The oak surface reflects warmth softly, suggesting the beginning of illumination rather than its peak.

Dimensions: approx. 22 x 7 x 12 in
Weight: approx. 9 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Menorah
A minimal interpretation of the traditional form. Proportion and balance take precedence over ornament, allowing light to define the presence of the object.

Dimensions: approx. 18 x 12 x 14 in
Weight: approx. 14–16 lbs

Status: Sold 
Mehorah Imperial
A more monumental menorah with a clear architectural rhythm. The weight of the oak gives the piece a grounded, ceremonial character.

Dimensions: 6 × 18 × 20 in
Weight: 17.6 lbs

Status: Sold 
Menorah Lite
A lighter, more open variation focused on clarity and spacing. The sculpture emphasizes air and distance between elements, giving light room to breathe.

Dimensions: 21 x 6 x 12 in
Weight: 11 lbs
Oak Arc Menorah
A compact menorah carved from dense oak, where material strength defines the structure. The object feels contained and deliberate, with light acting as a quiet accent.

Dimensions: 35.4 × 9.8 × 13 in
Weight: approx. 15.4 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Artwork Menorah Rainbow
A sculptural menorah where subtle color interacts with flame. The work explores variation and harmony without disrupting the underlying form.

Dimensions: 23 × 6 × 10 in
Weight: 8.8 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Joy of light (hanukkah)
A warm, celebratory interpretation focused on openness and glow. The sculpture emphasizes atmosphere over structure, allowing light to shape perception.

Dimensions: 45.3 × 8.7 × 28.7 in
Weight: 16.5 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Seven lights
A reduced, symmetrical arrangement where balance and proportion dominate. Light functions as a unifying element rather than a focal point.

Dimensions: 35 × 10 × 37 in
Weight: 28.6 lbs

Status: Sold
Talk to me
A calm, horizontal composition suggesting rest and pause. The aged oak surface absorbs light gently, reinforcing a sense of closure and quiet continuity.

Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 18 in
Weight: 20 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Golden bar
A minimalist object defined by proportion and material density. The work balances between sculpture and design, relying on precision rather than expression.

Dimensions: 22.4 × 7 × 15.7 in
Weight: 6 lb

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Wall street
A rigid, vertical composition evoking structure, pressure, and accumulation. The oak surface carries tension through restraint rather than surface detail.

Dimensions: 12 × 5 × 12 in
Weight: 4.4 lbs

Status: Sold
As-salam wall clock
A wall-mounted object combining function and symbolism. Time is presented quietly, embedded within the material rather than emphasized.

Dimensions: 22 × 16 × 2 in
Weight: 13 lb

Status: Available 
Price: Upon request
Trophy Clock
A compact sculptural clock where function becomes secondary to form. The object reads as a marker of duration rather than measurement.

Dimensions: 14 × 19 × 4 in
Weight: 13 lb

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Royal Clock Tower in Mecca. Hommage.
An architectural object referencing vertical landmarks and timekeeping structures. Scale and symmetry define its presence.

Dimensions: 14 × 9 × 43 in
Weight: 12 lb 

Status: Sold 
Burj Khalifa. Hommage.
A slender vertical composition inspired by extreme height and precision. The sculpture emphasizes ascent and proportion without literal imitation.

Dimensions: 9.8 × 9 × 34 in
Weight: 33 lb

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
The Christmas Tree
A simplified seasonal form reduced to structure and outline. Light and surface interact softly, avoiding decorative excess.

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Christmas Trinity
A symbolic grouping built around balance and repetition. The composition suggests unity through form rather than narrative detail.

Dimensions: 9 x 7,8 in
Weight: 3,3 lbs
Cave paintings
A textured surface recalling early marks and traces. The sculpture treats surface as memory, preserving irregularity and depth.

Dimensions: 39.3 × 4 in
Weight: 11 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Cave Flames
A compact form where fire becomes an internal presence. The oak absorbs light, creating depth rather than reflection.

Dimensions: 23.6 × 11.8 × 7.8 in
Weight: approx. 15-16 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Cave of Light
An inward-facing composition shaped around containment and glow. Light is held rather than projected outward.

Dimensions: 23.6 × 11.8 × 7.8 in
Weight: 7 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Lurking Lizard
A low, grounded form suggesting stillness and alertness. The sculpture avoids detail, focusing on posture and mass.

Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 22 in
Weight: 15.4 lbs

Status: Sold
The Echo of the jungle
An organic composition shaped by irregular rhythm. The surface carries layered textures, suggesting sound and movement without depiction.

Dimensions: 27 x 17 x 13 in
Weight: 13 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
Eight Flames of Miracle
This symbolic composition represents a Hanukkiah. The central candle rises above eight surrounding flames. The Hanukkiah is crafted from a hollow cross-section of dry birch, set above a base shaped like the golden pages of the Torah, carved from ancient oak. The structure appears to float, enhancing its spiritual character and sense of elevation. 

Dimensions: 15 x 13 x 11 in
Weight: 24 lbs

Status: Available
Price: Upon request
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