“Gold on a cherry background burns like a candle in the hands of a community praying together”
For the church in the village of Myrolyubivka, the workshop Pivtorak & Company created an iconostasis, where the gilding covers almost all the carvings. The frame and the filigree are made of alder, the gold is applied with mirror gold leaf, and the deep cherry color of the background between the gilded elements makes their shine even brighter. This combination gives the altar wall a festive, solemn sound.
👑 Solid Gilding Mirror gold leaf on carving | 🏵️ Cherry Background Contrast with gold | ⛪ Two Rows of Icons Figurative gilded finials |
About the Product
The Main Row consists of large icons in arched frames: among them are images of archangels, an apostle, and Christ with the Gospel. The outer sections contain two larger icons that close the composition from the sides.
The Upper Row is formed by smaller icons in figurative gilded frames with carved finials. Their wavy silhouette gives the iconostasis a lively, elevated line of completion.
The Central Arch above the altar passage is highlighted by a high carved frame and becomes the axis of symmetry for the entire wall.
The Columns and Base are covered with volumetric floral carvings, fully gilded. The lower panels visually support the structure and enhance the sense of massiveness.
The cost is calculated by area: from 29,250 UAH per 1 m², the final amount depends on the dimensions of the altar wall. The production time is 2 months, depending on complexity.
Where It Fits and Where It Doesn’t
✓ Suitable - Churches with painted walls where a rich color accent is needed
- Communities seeking a festive, richly decorated altar
- Churches where the lighting enhances the shine of gold
- Complete replacement of an old iconostasis in an active church
| ✗ Not the Best Choice - Aesthetic interiors with natural wood without color
- Small chapels where solid gold would overwhelm the space
- Churches without the ability to maintain a stable microclimate
- Orders that need to be completed faster than 2 months
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Technical Specifications
| Product Code | 9758 |
| Type | Two-Row Iconostasis |
| Material | Alder |
| Finishing | Gold leaf gilding, mirror gold leaf |
| Background Color | Cherry |
| Rows | Main and Upper |
| Finials | Figurative, carved, gilded |
| Columns and Base | Volumetric floral carving with gilding |
| Cost Calculation | Per square meter |
| Production Time | 2 months, depending on complexity |
| Completed Project | village Myrolyubivka |
| Manufacturer | Pivtorak & Company |
Advantages of the Material
- Alder has a dense fine-pored structure, making the base for gilding even and smooth.
- Lightweight wood allows for the assembly of wide sections without excessive load on the fasteners.
- Mirror gold leaf creates a clean metallic shine, which is especially expressive against a dark colored background.
- Cherry tinting dulls the background and makes the gold stand out, emphasizing the volume of the carving.
Traditions of Gilded Church Decoration
The combination of gilded carving with a colored background has deep roots in Ukrainian churches, where the iconostasis was meant to shine among the murals and the light of candles. Pivtorak & Company reinterprets this technique with modern means: the cherry background and mirror gold leaf in Myrolyubivka create the same effect of solemnity as in ancient churches, but with the precision of modern carving.
Care
- Gently dust the gilding with a soft brush, without pressing on the surface.
- Wipe colored areas only with a dry soft cloth.
- Keep the chandelier and candle holders at a distance so that soot does not settle on the carving.
- Avoid drafts and sudden heating of the room in winter.
- For restoring gilding or painting, contact the workshop.
⚠️ ATTENTION: The price of the product may change — please check the current price with the store manager. At the time of ordering, the selected item may have already been sold in the physical store. Payment should be made after placing the order and after the manager contacts you. The manager will call you, confirm the completeness of the order, and clarify the details.
“May the light of this gold greet everyone who steps over the threshold of the church in Myrolyubivka”
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