2008
gALATEIA
gALATEIA
2008 live charity
auction doll
auction doll
Galateia--
...in ancient myths, the sculptor Pygmalion carved a statue out of ivory
that was so resplendent and delicate that all maidens paled by
comparison to her beauty. He could not help but to fall in love with the
statue and adorned her with fine silks, wonderous gold and jewels.
Pygmalion prayed to the fair Aphrodite to bring him a woman like his
ivory maiden. The Goddess of Love heard his prayers and granted
the lonely sculptor an even greater gift-- breathing warm life into the
ivory Galateia.
"Galateia" embodies her marble namesake-- the cool smoothness of
her skin draped in luminous fabrics and glimmering gold. She evokes
memories of grand, Baroque balls-- of times long since past...
Her platinum tresses have been pulled back into a soft chignon...set
off with sparkling brooches. Her eyes are now the color of the sea
--soft, coy, and warm. Over sized chandelier earrings, in champagne
crystal and gold florettes, emphasize her alabaster neck.
"Galateia's" sumptuous gown begins with a severe, fitted sheath and
exuberant detached train. The blush silk is wrapped in the finest
French lace --in the palest shade of gold. A sash of the same silk
wraps around her delicate bodice, culminating in a cluster of crystal
brooches.
Scattered over the lace are hundreds of tiny gold sequins, as well as
crystals which are the color of champagne--They shimmer and dance
like the early morning light....
...in ancient myths, the sculptor Pygmalion carved a statue out of ivory
that was so resplendent and delicate that all maidens paled by
comparison to her beauty. He could not help but to fall in love with the
statue and adorned her with fine silks, wonderous gold and jewels.
Pygmalion prayed to the fair Aphrodite to bring him a woman like his
ivory maiden. The Goddess of Love heard his prayers and granted
the lonely sculptor an even greater gift-- breathing warm life into the
ivory Galateia.
"Galateia" embodies her marble namesake-- the cool smoothness of
her skin draped in luminous fabrics and glimmering gold. She evokes
memories of grand, Baroque balls-- of times long since past...
Her platinum tresses have been pulled back into a soft chignon...set
off with sparkling brooches. Her eyes are now the color of the sea
--soft, coy, and warm. Over sized chandelier earrings, in champagne
crystal and gold florettes, emphasize her alabaster neck.
"Galateia's" sumptuous gown begins with a severe, fitted sheath and
exuberant detached train. The blush silk is wrapped in the finest
French lace --in the palest shade of gold. A sash of the same silk
wraps around her delicate bodice, culminating in a cluster of crystal
brooches.
Scattered over the lace are hundreds of tiny gold sequins, as well as
crystals which are the color of champagne--They shimmer and dance
like the early morning light....
Winning bid of $6000!