This unique artwork features an original blown ostrich egg, lavishly adorned with gold leaf and intricately freehand illustrated. The title, a playful twist on the classic phrase "rags to riches," encapsulating the transformative journey from obscurity to wealth and fame. This theme resonates deeply in literature and popular culture, celebrating the beauty of elevating an otherwise ordinary object into a symbol of value, abundance, and fertility.
A South African ostrich egg, notable for its exquisite porcelain-like texture. Adorned with Tom's signature illustrations and shimmering gold leaf, it truly embodies a remarkable transformation. Inspired by the enchanting golden goose eggs from Roald Dahl’s 1964 classic 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', this artwork is playful, luxurious, and visually stunning.
You can order this piece and upon completion on the order page add up to 25 words of objects that can be drawn specific to you or your loved one. This will create a completely unique piece twisted with Tom's famous iconography from the past 13 years in to one stunning adornment.
Items that can be drawn such as, your favourite landmark, flowers, pieces of jewellery, drink, food, star sign wildlife, city, sport, music.. etc etc.
Dimensions: 14.5 x 11 cm (approx)
Medium : Gold leaf, varnish and freehand illustration in Light fast black ink.
Signed.
'Rags to Ostriches' (CUSTOMISED with your story)
-Wipe clean with dry cloth only.
-Avoid positioning in direct sunlight and above sources of heat.
-As this piece is illustrated to order it is not refundable.
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