7 Heavenly Chards

Michael Godard (b. 1963, American) “7 Heavenly Chards” (circa 2004-2005) Fine art limited-edition color giclee, signed and numbered (255/395) in silver ink. The image measures 13.5 x 29 inches, and with the matting and frame, the work of art is 25.25 x 31.75 inches. There is some scuffing on the Plexiglas frame, but otherwise, the piece is in good condition. According to the artist’s website, depicted against the black background, “7 Heavenly Chards is an actual bottle of wine that is available from Lodi Vineyards; Chardonnay Justice- Balanced and true, resurgence of life brought anew. (Grape w/ Scale) ~Chardonnays Temperance- Patient and mild, riding the storms and taming the wilds. (Grape Taming Horse) ~ Chardonnays Prudence- Cautious and wise, embracing the earth, arms to skies. (Grape holding earth) ~ Chardonnays Faith- the intangible shield, Solid as stone, refusing to yield. (Grape W/ shield) ~ Chardonnays Endurance- The river within rising the flow, again and again. (Grape shooting up under Faith) ~ Chardonnays Hope- A spark to ignite, an unquenchable flame, a beacon of light. (Grape W/ lantern) ~ Chardonnays Love- Reigning supreme, uniting them in all in this heavenly dream. (Cupid Grape) ~ 7 Heavenly Chards is the second piece in a three-part series. ~M.G.”