This ornate centrepiece shows golden balance scales with decorative scrollwork, set against a deep plum, speckled celestial background.
The artwork depicts a symmetrical pair of hanging pans and chains, anchored by a tall, highly detailed stand, surrounded by an arched filigree frame.
A dark plum ground is contrasted by warm antique-gold details, with small glowing specks scattered through the background.
Artwork details
- Subject: scales
- Style: painterly, textured-looking, luxury, decorative and layered shapes
- Colour palette: black, gold, purple and multicolour
- Mood: dramatic
- Best rooms: office, reception and hallway
- Composition: symmetrical
The design is highly detailed and stylised, with baroque-like scrollwork linework and fine highlights that create a richly embellished, celestial feel.
Its formal, high-contrast look makes it a natural fit for an office or reception wall, where darker neutral schemes and gold accents are already present.
The strong symmetry, high contrast and star-dust speckling give it a dramatic, refined mood with a steady, centred focus.
The high-contrast black and gold palette suits formal, classic interiors, especially where dark woods or brass/gold accents are already present. The ornate, symmetrical motif also pairs well with gallery-led displays.