Polar Wings

Michael Parkes (American, b. 1944)

Polar Wings, c. 2008

Medium: Limited Edition Giclée on Premium Canvas (From The Aurographics Collection)

Edition: Hand-Signed and Numbered 22 of 60 by the Artist (Total edition of 66, including 6 Artist Proofs / EA)

Inscriptions: earing authentic embossed artist signature seal and publisher's markings lower margin

Release date: November 10, 2008

Dimensions:

• Image: 22 × 12.75 in. (55.9 × 32.4 cm.)
• Canvas Size: 26.75 x 17.75 in. (67.9 x 45.1 cm.)
• Framed: 35.31 × 26 in. (89.7 × 66.0 cm.)

Condition: Excellent condition; housed in a premium custom frame under archival presentation.

Documentation: Accompanied by the original, official publisher’s Certificate of Authenticity featuring the artist's signature and the Swan King Editions embossed seal.

Price: $4,800

About the Artwork

Deeply ethereal and emotionally resonant, Polar Wings stands as a premier masterwork within Michael Parkes’ celebrated repertoire of Magical Realism. Rendered with the meticulous precision of the High Renaissance masters, the composition explores the profound, silent connection between the terrestrial and the celestial. A winged female "deva"—a guardian spirit character central to Parkes' mythology—extends a gentle hand toward a majestic polar bear, a poignant motif reflecting the artist's enduring themes of environmental preservation, spiritual stewardship, and the vulnerability of Earth's creatures.

Originally pulled in the autumn of 2008 by the prestigious Re-Art studio in the Netherlands, this work belongs to The Aurographics Collection—a highly premium series of canvas giclées known for their unparalleled archival depth and texture. With the standard edition strictly capped at just 60 examples worldwide, this piece offers an exceptionally rare acquisition opportunity. Number 22 presents breathtaking clarity, perfectly preserving the soft, luminous blue atmosphere and velvet gradients that define Parkes' mid-career peak.

Shipping & Acquisition Notes

Provenance & Fulfillment: This artwork is sourced from a private estate and ships securely from the S7CAG studio in South Pasadena, California. Kindly allow a minimum of two weeks for export processing, professional crating, and transit preparation.

Framing Customization: The artwork is acquired as-is and securely shipped in its current exhibition frame (included in the $4,800 purchase price; shipping is billed separately). However, alternative bespoke framing options are available as an additional service upon request. S7CAG maintains an exclusive partnership with an elite, museum-grade framing atelier to accommodate custom architectural or design specifications prior to shipment.

Should you wish to customize the presentation, our design team will provide an architectural framing consultation. The new housing can be completely stylized to your personal taste, interior aesthetic, or final room placement, integrating design recommendations from both S7CAG and our master framer. A comprehensive, itemized quote for these additional custom framing services will be produced and billed separately, subject to your final approval before any craftsmanship begins.

International Buyers: Please be advised that international acquisitions may be subject to local customs duties, VAT, or regional import taxes, which remain the sole responsibility of the acquiring collector.

Provenance & Documentation Note

This artwork has been meticulously physically inspected and vetted for stylistic, technical, and signature authenticity by S7CAG. Unlike many secondary market pieces whose histories have become fragmented over time, this work is accompanied by its original, official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued directly by the publisher. The COA features a matching serial record, an embossed Swan King Editions seal, and a verified signature validation. S7CAG will transfer this absolute provenance directly to the new collector, ensuring the long-term institutional backing, legitimacy, and asset equity of this investment-grade acquisition.