Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Gold Chess (XXL)
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Gold Chess (XXL), an acrylic and gilded on synthetic gold vinyl artwork by Fran González (1959), 140 x 103 cm, signed by the artist, original edition, year 2026, Spain, in excellent condition, weight 3 kg, sold directly by the artist, delivered rolled without frame with protective packaging, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
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Title: Gold Chess (XXL)
Theme: "Gold Chess" (XXL) belongs to the artistic work started more than 40 years ago by the sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding).
Fran González, an artist specialized in the use of gold leaf as a contemporary artistic medium, centers his work on the fusion 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 work, gold leaf and other metals (bronze, aluminum, silver, etc.) are used as an expressive and symbolic medium, beyond a merely decorative value.
"Gold Chess" in particular is a large-scale work, elegant and luminous. Its richness of textures and patinas, its strong visual presence, and its Expressionist and Art Deco aesthetics make it an ideal piece for collectors. This artistic work is designed to fill any interior space with magic and warmth.
Technique: Acrylic and gilding on synthetic golden vinyl. Application of several layers of imitation gold leaf with patinas made by acid.
The piece comes with a certificate signed by the artist, guaranteeing its authenticity, authorship, and provenance.
Warnings: to facilitate transport and reduce shipping costs, the work is delivered without a stretcher and without a frame, rolled up on itself and with a double protective wrapping.
Fran González's artistic work is primarily Expressionist with Japanese Zen influences, which means that all imperfections, cracks, chipping, etc. in the paintings are intentional and used for their poetic and aesthetic value.
It is also recalled that the sizes of the paintings that appear in some photomontages (mockups) may sometimes not correspond exactly to reality and are offered only as a reference of how the work works in a contemporary interior design context.
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On gilding techniques: The traditional gilding technique consists of applying very thin sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold (i.e., bronze), aluminum, copper, etc.) to any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramic, textiles, etc.).
Contemporary Gilding: Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and come from the experimental philosophy of twentieth-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, and they give the works qualities that radiate a magical light that fills the space where they are exhibited.
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Shipping: rolled packaging protected
Measurements: 103 cm x 140 cm. (XXL)
Hand-signed on reverse Fran González, by @contemporarygilding
Year 2026
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Fran González (Spain, 1959) is a contemporary artist who works gilding (gold leaf) techniques from a current and exclusive perspective. Under the name
Seller's Story
Fran González (Contemporary Gilding) is a Spanish artist born in 1959. His artistic research is focused on the reinterpretation of gilding as a contemporary luxury language with an expressive and symbolic meaning beyond its ornamental value.
His career began in 1982 when, after studying Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he focused full-time to Sculpture and Ceramics.
FG studied art during the 1980s at the School of Fine Arts in Madrid, at the Official School of Ceramics in Madrid, and at various Contemporary Art Workshops at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, with renowned contemporary artists such as Julian Schnabel, Eva Lootz, Juan Hidalgo, and Valcárcel Medina.
Although his development has been mainly self-taught, Fran González has achieved various awards and recognitions since the beginning of his career, both nationally and internationally. Having resided in several European countries, his works are found in numerous private collections in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom, 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'.
Title: Gold Chess (XXL)
Theme: "Gold Chess" (XXL) belongs to the artistic work started more than 40 years ago by the sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding).
Fran González, an artist specialized in the use of gold leaf as a contemporary artistic medium, centers his work on the fusion 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 work, gold leaf and other metals (bronze, aluminum, silver, etc.) are used as an expressive and symbolic medium, beyond a merely decorative value.
"Gold Chess" in particular is a large-scale work, elegant and luminous. Its richness of textures and patinas, its strong visual presence, and its Expressionist and Art Deco aesthetics make it an ideal piece for collectors. This artistic work is designed to fill any interior space with magic and warmth.
Technique: Acrylic and gilding on synthetic golden vinyl. Application of several layers of imitation gold leaf with patinas made by acid.
The piece comes with a certificate signed by the artist, guaranteeing its authenticity, authorship, and provenance.
Warnings: to facilitate transport and reduce shipping costs, the work is delivered without a stretcher and without a frame, rolled up on itself and with a double protective wrapping.
Fran González's artistic work is primarily Expressionist with Japanese Zen influences, which means that all imperfections, cracks, chipping, etc. in the paintings are intentional and used for their poetic and aesthetic value.
It is also recalled that the sizes of the paintings that appear in some photomontages (mockups) may sometimes not correspond exactly to reality and are offered only as a reference of how the work works in a contemporary interior design context.
--------------------------------------
On gilding techniques: The traditional gilding technique consists of applying very thin sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold (i.e., bronze), aluminum, copper, etc.) to any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramic, textiles, etc.).
Contemporary Gilding: Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and come from the experimental philosophy of twentieth-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, and they give the works qualities that radiate a magical light that fills the space where they are exhibited.
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Shipping: rolled packaging protected
Measurements: 103 cm x 140 cm. (XXL)
Hand-signed on reverse Fran González, by @contemporarygilding
Year 2026
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Fran González (Spain, 1959) is a contemporary artist who works gilding (gold leaf) techniques from a current and exclusive perspective. Under the name
Seller's Story
Fran González (Contemporary Gilding) is a Spanish artist born in 1959. His artistic research is focused on the reinterpretation of gilding as a contemporary luxury language with an expressive and symbolic meaning beyond its ornamental value.
His career began in 1982 when, after studying Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he focused full-time to Sculpture and Ceramics.
FG studied art during the 1980s at the School of Fine Arts in Madrid, at the Official School of Ceramics in Madrid, and at various Contemporary Art Workshops at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, with renowned contemporary artists such as Julian Schnabel, Eva Lootz, Juan Hidalgo, and Valcárcel Medina.
Although his development has been mainly self-taught, Fran González has achieved various awards and recognitions since the beginning of his career, both nationally and internationally. Having resided in several European countries, his works are found in numerous private collections in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom, 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'.
Details
Artist
Fran Gonzalez (1959)
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Gold Chess (XXL)
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Bronze, Brown, Gold
Height
140 cm
Width
103 cm
Weight
3 kg
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
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