Ikona - Matka Boża - Dąb

Description:

Large Author Icon: Virgin Mary of Jerusalem (1999)
• Artist: Tihomir Kolev (Signed with monogram "TK" on the reverse).
• Technique: High-relief galvanoplasty (electroforming) on a copper base.
• Finishing: Heavily silver-plated with selective gold-plating on halos and crown.
• Base: Solid, hand-finished oak wood panel with a rustic texture.
• Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 3.5 cm.
• Weight: Approx. 3.5 kg.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural silver patina.

About the “Master” Artist of the icon:

Tihomir Kolev is one of Bulgaria's most respected masters in the field of metal plastics and galvanoplasty. His work is characterized by an exceptional thickness of the metal layer and a unique "rustic" treatment of the oak bases, which makes his icons feel like medieval artifacts rather than modern replicas. His workshop's monogram "TK" is a mark of high-quality craftsmanship in the Balkan artisan tradition.