"Fleur De Lis"

[Harry Robinette]

John
This piece is the perfect classical piece. I have not seen any turnings in the last few years that are purely classical ,for some reason no one turns classical piece anymore.I really love this piece it's rare to find a piece thats done in this style. Beautiful John nice change of pace.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beautiful piece John. I do like the style.

[Joe Meirhaeghe]

John, I love the claro walnut, however I think that for this one the guilding would have had a better color contrast if you would have used a true silver leaf ( not the fake silver) with a acid patination. I'm not sure the transition from the pedestal to the body works for me on this one.

[Sid Matheny]

Love the shape, grain and finsh but not sure about the lily.

Sid

[Roger Chandler]

What a beautiful piece, John. This one really speaks to me............I agree..........such a classic form, but your treatment on the rim is just outstanding. For the symbol on the side, my tastes would have been just to paint that on the wood after a seal coat as I think it would stand out more...........patinations must be difficult .........but the rim detail is outstanding as well as the transition to the top and the pedestal.

You really picked a nice piece of wood to be your palette on this one, and I think this rates up there among you best pieces!

[Scott Hackler]

Everything about this piece screams class. That is why I find it very hard to nit pit it's namesake. The inlay just doesn't work for my eye. A little distracting and a bit "out of place". I do like the idea of including the inlay, but wonder if it wouldn't seem all by itself if it was framed by more inlay wrapping the piece. Maybe elements pulled from the Fleur De Lis itself, but shorter.

But having said all that, its a really nice piece and will look great sitting on a display stand at the gallery!