Joan Crawford (Hand Painted Saucer Magnolia Branches) - SOLD mums Exhibition grade 24-gauge hematite-colored copper

Exhibition grade 24-gauge hematite-colored copper wire over ocean jasper set in river pebbles

Height is ~14" including planter

Upright formal umbrella-style bonsai tree with exposed roots clinging on to dark river pebbles and permanently fixed in a round blue-brown glazed traditional bonsai pot

24 gauge antique copper tarnish-resistant wire

Warm silver 24-gauge copper-core wire that does change color slightly over time

Joan Crawford (Hand Painted Saucer Magnolia Branches) - SOLD mums Exhibition grade 24-gauge hematite-colored copperEvery petal is made from the same translucent ivory beads that have been painted with alcohol inks. The alcohol inks allow the light to filter through so the flowers seem to glow from the inside. The leaves are also individually painted to give a life like appearance. The arrangement is permanently fixed in a vintage Hull planter. The blossoms are true to life size. The planter is 7" across.