No. 41 - Study of a Gondolier’s Head by Dominik Skutecký c.1903

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Mini canvas print of a vintage gondolier portrait, framed in an ornate handmade plaster relief frame. Ideal for old-world decor lovers, European art fans, and anyone who wants a hint of Venetian charm without needing to wade through actual canals.

✷ ARTWORK

Study of a Gondolier’s Head by Dominik Skutecký c.1903 is technically a study of a gondolier, but let’s be honest, he could walk into any modern café and be instantly offered a job. The man has that effortlessly serious look that says he knows where all the best espresso is and knows which pastry is worth the calories. Painted long before craft coffee culture existed, yet here he is giving strong “Venice meets Brooklyn” energy. Hang him near your coffee setup if you want the illusion of a handsome barista who will neither judge your caffeine intake nor misspell your name.

✷ HANDCRAFTED DETAILS

• Archival canvas print with satin varnish (museum-quality, fade-resistant).
• Plaster relief frame, hand-poured and finished in a vintage patina. Cast from a rare antique original and unique to this studio.
• Made with Hydrostone plaster, a mineral-based material rather than petroleum-based resin. It’s biodegradable and doesn’t stick around like plastic.
• Two finishes available:
Aged gold with a real metal finish applied in the mold for a warm, heirloom feel. Finished with hand-buffed antique wax for a museum-quality low luster.
Classic black with pigment mixed directly into the plaster for a deep, matte look that won’t chip or flake.
• At 1.8 lbs, it has a satisfying bit of weight to it and feels solid rather than delicate, with pre-installed hanging hardware so it’s easy to hang.

✷ THOUGHTFUL EXTRAS

Custom gift box with:
• A removable Swiss lithograph art card (early 20th-century, collectible designs. Yours will be chosen at random unless you request a specific one!).
• A picture pin and artist card with painting details.
• Small Ornate or Mini Ornate frame option available—just message me!

✷ PERFECT FOR:

• people who enjoy portraits of men who look like they’re judging your playlist
• anyone trying to add a hint of old-world Venice without repainting their entire home terracotta
• coffee snobs, real or aspiring
• rooms that need a single dramatically serious face to balance the chaos

✷ DIMENSIONS & CARE

• Frame: 7" x 8" | Canvas: 3.5" x 4.4"
• Material: High strength Hydrostone plaster, archival canvas, satin varnish.
• Care: Dust with a soft cloth. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve colors.

✷ SHIPPING

• Made to order (ships in 1- 3 business days).
• U.S. orders: No duties or fees (ships via USPS from Canada).
• Canadian orders: 1–7 business days (Canada Post).
• International orders: 6–12 business days (Canada Post).
• Prohibited: Copying the frame mold for resale.

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