Gabor Helyes - Astoria Café, Budapest

THE ARTPIECE
This unusual yet authentic photograph captures a phenomenon rarely seen on this scale: the high-precision flat glass—partly reflective, partly transparent—strikingly dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. The wonder of the image, as these two separate worlds shimmer in identical colors, offers viewers an extraordinary visual experience.

THE PRINT
The artist's signature (Gabor Helyes) with the year (2026) is located in the lower left corner of the image, within the image. The limited edition number is located on the backside of the print.
The size of the image without the white paper frame is 54 x 27 cm, and with the frame it is 60 x 33cm.
Landscape format. Limited edition regardless of size: 1/12.
The printing paper is one of the highest-contrast papers currently available, the Metallic Gloss 255 g/m2 type from the Prague-based company Fomei. It is an amazing resin-coated, micro-porous photo paper with high metallic-glossy finish. This Japanese-origin, highly reflective, glossy RC paper containing metallic micro-particles almost glows in the right light, giving the print a stunning 3D effect. As it is resistant to UV light and much less sensitive to fingerprints than silk matt papers, the print is also suitable for mounting on a hard backing (e.g. aluminum DiBond plate) without protective glass. In the latter case, upon individual request, the artist is willing to re-sign the work after cutting off the white frame.
The print comes with a unique Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist himself, which can be affixed to the final back of the print.
Both the print and the Certificate are stamped with the artist's unique embossed dry stamp.
Printing and packaging of the image for safe transport is carried out by the Budapest-based specialist company Pigmenta Fine Art under the supervision of the artist. Printing is done on professional Canon Pro 2000, 4000, and 6000 printers using giclée archival quality, extremely durable ink.
In general, prints are shipped internationally in sturdy paper tubes with acid-free protective packaging. Upon request and for an additional fee, prints can also be shipped in sturdy, flat packaging.
The print will be shipped to the Buyer's address by FedEx.
We will hand over the print to FedEx for international delivery within 5 working days of receiving payment for the purchase and delivery. We do not frame the image.

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THE ARTIST
Gabor Helyes (1963) is a Hungarian photographer born and works in Budapest. Before becoming a professional photographer, he worked for decades as a Master Architect, researching and following the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright. The characteristic 3D shapes of his photos always capture space, thus drawing the viewer into the world of the image. Gábor (the artist's first name) has exhibited his work at numerous major exhibitions in Hungary (Műcsarnok, Museum of Applied Arts). Besides Budapest, the Eternal City, Rome, is the environment that inspires him most in his work.