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This original work «A moment of beauty» was created by contemporary Russian artist Leonella Vok and is available for purchase online.
«A moment of beauty» is a conceptual piece whose artistic value is built on a dialogue between the contemporary and the ancient heritage.
The symbolic series of the painting is constructed around the contrast between the transient and the eternal: the image of a ripe pear, symbolizing the fleeting nature of perfection, stands alongside a reference to a Pompeian fresco as an embodiment of durability, while the text embedded in the painterly texture serves as a connecting philosophical element. Such a complex semantic structure, going beyond mere decoration, grants the work the status of a «work of art» with high intellectual potential, which is an important factor for long-term investment appeal.
The central image is a pear at the peak of ripeness; you can almost feel its juicy weight right now, but by tomorrow it will begin to wither. The pear is a symbol of momentary happiness—you won’t have time to look back before it’s gone. Symbols of the past: an ancient fresco, an antique dish, and fabric reminiscent of a Roman toga—all these are traces of a civilization long gone. The image in the background is a replica of the authentic painting from the Villa of the Mysteries (Pompeii).
The philosophical meaning embedded in the painting is that the life we are accustomed to can cease to exist in an instant. Many of us live postponing life for later. The painting urges the viewer to consider that «later» might never come. The text emerging through the colorful layers reads: «Every moment is priceless, stop for a second, look around and see the beauty that surrounds us.» This trinity of image, symbol, and text creates a «museum» effect and intellectual depth in the work.
INVESTMENT APPEAL
The value of the painting «A moment of beauty» as an investment object is formed by several key aspects: its belonging to a series, exhibition presence, stable market demand, recorded price growth of reproductions and publication in an authoritative art publication.
The work is part of the series «In the Footsteps of Lost Civilizations», where each piece is built on the conceptual trinity of image, title, and text appearing on the canvas.
In 2025, the painting was exhibited at major exhibition projects targeting different segments of the art market. Within the multimedia exhibition «Dialogue across Continents», the work was presented to key players of the international art community, including leading American galleries and participants of the Art Basel and Frieze fairs. In the same year, together with other works from the series «In the Footsteps of Lost Civilizations», the painting was displayed at the nationwide competition «Talent of Russia» in Moscow and at the artist’s solo exhibition in Padua (Italy).
Market demand for the work is clearly demonstrated by the successful history of auction sales of its reproductions (premium giclée, limited edition of 10 copies). From June to October 2025, three copies of the reproduction were sold on the «ArtSreda» platform, with prices showing a 28% increase. This dynamic serves as an indicator of growing interest in the artist’s work and positively influences the investment valuation of the original.
The painting’s status is confirmed by the publication of its reproduction in the print edition «Art and Life» (volume 24, 2025).
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «A moment of beauty» online, sized 60 x 60 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Author's technique
Support or surface:
Linen canvas
Topic:
Still life
Size:
Medium
Width:
60 cm
Height:
60 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.
Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
Kosova Elena (Leonella Vok), born in 1970, Moscow, is a Russian artist and a member of the Eurasian Art Union. Her works are held in private collectio ...
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