Starstruck Art Deco Ethereal Princess - Double Glass Framed Calendar Page, August, 2008. Art Ephemera. Flame Tree Publishing

London: Flame Tree Publishing (Sevenarts, Ltd), 2008. Hardcover. Fine. Fine. London: Flame Tree Publishing, 2008 (calendar publisher) / Colchester, Essex: Sevenarts, Ltd. (original art). A uniquely striking - rather gorgeous, in truth - double-glass framed (i.e., sandwiched) page from the Flame Tree 2008 "Starstruck" Calendar, the reverse of the August leaf, showing a striking, almost breathtaking princess of unknown ancient race releasing her similarly un-nameable bird familiar to join its mates as they disappear into a dark - but inviting - forest. The birds, the lady's robes, and a few morning sunbeams are trimmed in shimmery motes of glitter. So much the quintessence of art deco - and of something else that's a bit inexplicable - that I really hate to even sell it. It's on my wall for now. Outside frame dimensions are 10 5/16" square, and this flat black frame is a thick one for its size, at 3/4"; but it has to be to allow the glass that traps, all around, the fetching otherworldly maiden and her winged escapees in their own fantasy world. Which is itself just 6 1/8" x 6 7/8"; it just seems more... expansive. See images provided - though this one is mysteriously difficult to photograph. I really do think it wants me to keep it. Hence - pricey. Just a calendar page, though, in an engagingly offbeat frame design. I.E., you can make your own, if you find that calendar (Flame Tree / 2008, possibly named "Starstruck"), or even the original art, from Sevenarts, somewhere. THAT's a nice thought. Lartcl