Napoleon’s Flowers

Name: Napoleon’s Flowers
Brand: MAISON MARCEL
Price: 2750.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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FRAME

Napoleon’s Flowers is a more restrained and monumental evolution of the Cannes flower series. The spiral becomes a single commanding bloom, rising upward like a symbol of power, memory, and survival. The gold surface gives the piece a regal presence, while the black linework makes the flower feel ancient, almost like an emblem pulled from a forgotten empire.

The title connects the softness of flowers with the weight of legacy. Napoleon represents ambition, conquest, myth, and history, while the flower suggests beauty, fragility, and growth. Together, they create tension between strength and delicacy, control and nature, empire and emotion.

This piece feels less like a garden and more like a monument. It captures the moment when the spiral flower becomes iconic, standing alone as a symbol of identity, resilience, and the desire to leave something behind.

Artist: Marcel Katz
Year Created: 2026
Location Created: Cannes, France
Medium: Acrylic, Oil Stick, and Spray Paint on Canvas
Dimensions (Imperial): 14.96 × 21.65 in
Dimensions (Metric): 38 × 55 cm
Edition: Unique Work
Quantity Produced: One of One (1/1)
Authentication: Signed by the Artist
Exhibition History: Showcased at Victim of Gold, Cannes Film Festival 2026

Description

Created in Cannes, France during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, this original work by Marcel Katz embodies the convergence of contemporary expression, cultural observation, and intuitive mark-making. Executed with acrylic, oil stick, and spray paint on canvas, the composition balances spontaneity and structure, allowing layers of color, texture, and gesture to interact in an evolving visual narrative.

Produced amid the energy of Cannes, the artwork reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of how memories, environments, and fleeting moments can be transformed into lasting visual artifacts. The layered surface reveals traces of process and experimentation, inviting viewers to discover new details and interpretations over time.

Exhibited as part of Victim of Gold during the Cannes Film Festival 2026, the work occupies a place within a significant cultural moment while remaining deeply personal in its execution. The result is a singular artwork that bridges fine art, storytelling, and contemporary collectible culture.

Provenance

Created in Cannes, France, 2026
Exhibited at Victim of Gold during the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Unique Work (1/1)
Signed by the Artist
Original acrylic, oil stick, and spray paint on canvas
Acquired directly from the artist's studio

This artwork represents a preserved moment in Marcel Katz's creative journey and serves as both a contemporary artwork and a collectible cultural artifact.

PACKAGING

Every order includes the frame, a leather case, a Maison Marcel presentation box, an outer protective box, a microfiber cloth, authenticity card, certificate of provenance, and the printed care booklet.

CARE

A care booklet is included with every order. Clean the lenses with the provided microfiber cloth. Store your frame in its leather case when not in use. Keep it away from heat, alcohol-based products, and salt water. Treat it as you would a collectible object.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Each frame begins with Italian cellulose acetate, shaped and polished by hand in Modena. Artisans refine every line until the form feels inevitable. Precision replaces speed, and every gesture preserves intention.