Originals in this selection, Bas-relief, Material Wood, 1,000 to 2,000 euro.
Formats from 49 x 49 to 55 x 47 cm.
Relief from layers
A bas-relief lies between picture and sculpture: it has depth but stays on the wall. You can find mixed media bas-reliefs in wood for sale from 1,000 to 2,000 euro if you value wall objects that paint with light and shadow themselves.
Wooden boards are stacked, milled, carved or overlaid with other materials. Color, metal and plaster set accents. Because the relief casts shadows, its look changes over the day. Usual are planes of plywood or birch that are stacked and given color. Because each step forms a new edge, the relief reads like a drawing in shadow that changes slightly all the time in daylight.
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Space and lighting
Reliefs love raking light from one direction. A wall beside a window or a deliberately aimed lamp brings structure out. Direct light from the front makes depth disappear.
Before buying
Reliefs often hang from a firm wall bracket whose load capacity must match the weight. Ask about depth, weight and hanging system. In this price band, notes on wood species and surface treatment count too.