by billhz | Oct 21, 2015 | Lascaux
The Great Black Bull At 3.7 meters long, the Great Black Bull is the most monumental work of the Axial gallery. Its massive black body was sprayed on from multiple directions to appear perfect from any angle. This is one of the most symbolic figures of the Lascaux cave and is presented here in pure silver and 24K gold. 11″ x...
by billhz | Oct 21, 2015 | Lascaux
The Fifth Bull (aka The Fourth Bull) The last auroch in the Hall of the Bulls is the most imposing work of Paleolithic parietal art discovered to date. This massive beast, over 5.6 meters long, was originally created with a variety of spray and brush techniques, his head formed by a series of dots. Presented here in pure silver and 24K gold. 11″ x...
by billhz | Oct 21, 2015 | Lascaux
The Second Chinese Horse Kicking up grasses and extending into full gallop is this most famous of the Chinese horses. The lines of its composition and the precision of the anatomical detail contribute to its excellence. Presented here in pure silver and 24k gold. 11″ x...
by billhz | Oct 21, 2015 | Lascaux
The Red Cow with a Black Collar This almost domesticated looking bovine probably never wore a collar but her face and neckline were painted to follow the exact morphology of the stone beneath. A testimony to the remarkable talent of paleolithic artists is represented here in pure silver and 24K gold. 11″ x...
by billhz | Oct 21, 2015 | Lascaux
The Crossed Bisons The European bison (Bison bonuses) or wisent, can weigh up to 2200 lbs and would have been a formidable presence in Paleolithic times. This Crossed Bison diptych was found under an overhang in the most remote part of the Nave Hall in Lascaux. The crossed hind legs create the illusion that one bison is closer than the other creating a visual depth which was particularly advanced for the time. Image produced here entirely in pure silver. 11″ x...
by billhz | Oct 21, 2015 | Lascaux
The Frieze of the Black Horses Found in the Hall of the Bulls, this composition of running horses extends over a length of 9 meters. Much of the original work was sprayed on to adapt to the rugged nature of the wall. This piece embodies the energy of a stampede and is offered here in real silver and 24k gold. 11″ x...
