Collectors edition of the beautiful hand-signed book “Master of the Bouquet”. This leather embossed book is marked #1 of a special edition of only 50 books. The blue velvet presentation box (14.5” x 11” x 2”) is hand signed in gold by the artist as well as the book. What makes this particular book special is the addition of a hand-painted watercolor signed by the artist. This can be removed and framed. Numerous hand drawn illustrations are placed through-out,
and are unique to this unique edition with 232 pages. This book was displayed for sale in Peter Paul Gallery in 2007 for $2,500.00.
Stanislas Kostka, born in Poland, began studying art at 14. He has painstakingly perfected the art techniques of the Old Masters-especially the Flemish and Dutch painters. Each canvas is patiently prepared as it would have been done 300 years ago. His painting technique imparts a magical transparency, which makes each piece appear to be lit from within. Stanilas Kostka has been commissioned to paint for numerous dignitaries around the world and his work is found in the collections of the British Royal family and the Vatican, and at the Palace of Versailles.