No. 110 - Chinese Lanterns by Ivan Semyonovich Kulikov c.1910

$120.00

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Antique-style canvas portrait in a handmade mini frame. Perfect for maximalist art lovers, dark academia aesthetics, and historical home decor.

Chinese Lanterns by Ivan Semyonovich Kulikov (c.1910) is a an ode to the lost art of the dramatically lit backyard gathering. Before Bluetooth speakers and bug zappers, there were paper lanterns, embroidered dresses, and (apparently) small children in elephant masks. The painting is peak summer nostalgia, with just enough strange to make it interesting. Kulikov had a knack for capturing real people in real moments, and here they are: loitering stylishly, lit like a stage set, frozen mid-party forever.

This miniature oil painting reproduction is printed on archival canvas and paired with a handcrafted frame made using a mold from a 19th-century antique. Finished in-studio to capture the texture and patina of a real vintage frame. All the beauty of an heirloom, without having to inherit it. Available in aged gold or classic black, depending on your mood (or your wall).

Sized in our Mini format, this piece fits perfectly on a shelf, gallery wall, or any small space that deserves something with character and a bit of attitude.It arrives in a custom gift box that includes a removable art card from my curated collection of early 20th-century Swiss lithographed trading cards. On the back: a short message tied to the image - something between a fortune and a pep talk from the ghosts of a Swiss art collective. They’re collectible, slightly mysterious, and full of charm. Designs vary and yours will be chosen at random unless you request a specific one. See the last photo for the full collection. Inside the box, you’ll find a picture pin and an artist card with all the painting’s details.

7 x 8.5 inches (frame)
3.625 x 5 inches (canvas)
Archival canvas print with satin varnish
Light yet sturdy at 1 lb 6 oz
Fitted with hardware for hanging

This print is currently shown in our mini frame, but it's also available in the small frame. If you'd prefer the small version, just message me and I’ll make it appear like magic (or at least pretty quickly).

Perfect for:
- people who own more lanterns than light bulbs
- anyone emotionally attached to dusk
- slow walkers at golden hour
- the friend who always arrives overdressed (on purpose)
- dreamers, loiterers, and kids who wore masks for no reason
- introverts who romanticize gatherings they’d never actually attend

SHIPPING:

For U.S. Orders - All of my work is handmade in Canada, which apparently makes it invisible to U.S. customs. Tariffs? Duties? Not here. Your order will sail across the border like a ghost through a locked door — no fees, no delay, no paperwork drama. Orders ship via Canada Post/USPS from Ontario with a transit time of 4 - 8 business days.

Canadian orders ship from Ontario via Canada Post with a transit time of 1 - 7 business days.

International orders ship via Canada Post with a transit time of 6 - 12 days.

As all items are made to order, photos shown are just examples.
Making a copy of the frame with the intention to sell it is strictly prohibited.

Crafted with U.S. and Canadian sourced materials to foster a cooperative alliance between neighbors who still build things worth keeping.

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