Crafted from the base of a 300-year-old oak tree once struck by lightning, this sculpture carries the natural burn patterns and deep textures formed over centuries. The dramatic, curved fragments create an open, almost mythic silhouette that evokes the ancient belief that lightning-marked trees were touched by Zeus, the ruler of sky and thunder. Candles placed along the inner arc reveal the scorched relief and amplify the sense of hidden energy within the wood. The central vertical candle strengthens the upward movement, bringing a feeling of power and reverence. The piece is mounted on a solid Siberian-larch base, adding stability and a grounded contrast to the dynamic form above. A rare large-scale work with strong symbolic presence, ideal for collectors and gallery interiors.
The wood comes from three-hundred-year-old oaks that grew in the historic lands where Napoleon passed during his 1812 campaign and wrote a letter to Josephine.
Status: Available Gallery Price Range: 12,500-16,500 USD
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