Sapele Bowl — 15″ Golden Veil Edition

$579.00

Item 11403 — Artist: Ben Balzer

Overview

This Sapele bowl reveals a veil of fine golden grain across a deep reddish-brown interior. Long, closely drawn lines travel through the central field, gathering into darker bands as they follow the gently rising walls. The composition is restrained yet richly detailed, balancing broad passages of warm color with delicate golden highlights and deeper shadows near the rim.

Viewed from the side, the surface becomes a sweep of layered grain across a generous rounded profile. Fine figuring adds a softly rippled texture to portions of the exterior, while darker lines carry the eye around the form. A low circular foot gives the sculpture a grounded stance without interrupting its flowing outline. At 15 inches across and 4 inches high, the piece has the breadth to anchor a curated setting while retaining a calm, open presence.

Created by Ben Balzer, this one-of-a-kind artwork invites appreciation at two scales: the clear silhouette from across a room and the intricate grain revealed up close. Its distinctive character lies in the fine golden lines, the darker surrounding bands, and the subtle figuring that gives the side view its own visual richness.

Why This Piece Is Exceptional

Fine golden grain — long, delicate lines create a luminous central field within the darker wood.
Deep surrounding bands — flowing brown passages follow the interior walls and give the composition definition.
Subtle exterior figuring — softly rippled detail across portions of the sidewall rewards close viewing.
Broad sculptural presence — a generous opening and gently rounded walls create a confident yet restrained silhouette.
Grounded circular foot — a low, defined base supports the form while keeping the grain-filled walls prominent.
One-of-a-kind fine art — this individual combination of color, grain, and form belongs to a single Sapele artwork by Ben Balzer.

Dimensions & Details

Diameter: 14.6″ (37.1 cm)
Height: 3.7″ (9.5 cm)
Depth: 2.8″ (7.1 cm)
Weight: 5.1 lbs (2312 g)
Item: 11403
Artist: Ben Balzer
Completion Date: 2026
Price: $579.00
Availability: Only 1 available

Collector Notes

This Sapele bowl's broad form and finely patterned surface reward a setting with room for both distant and close appreciation:

An entry console with space around the rounded silhouette.
A low gallery display that reveals the interior's long grain lines.
A sideboard where the exterior figuring remains visible.
A curated grouping with pale stone or neutral textures to contrast the rich wood.
A personal collection celebrating subtle surface detail and sculptural balance.

Gentle directional light can draw attention to the golden lines and softly figured sidewall. A simple backdrop allows the warm central field and darker surrounding bands to remain the focus, while an open arrangement invites viewing from more than one angle.

Customer Impressions

For a collector drawn to richness without overt ornament, this Sapele bowl offers a quiet progression of discoveries: a broad, confident form, fine golden grain within, and rippled detail along the exterior. Its balance of warm color and darker bands gives the artwork depth without competing with its clean outline.

Beautiful craftsmanship

The bowl is beautiful. I ended up purchasing several other unique bowls for work colleagues and they just loved them. The compliments were overwhelming. A true work of art.

It’s absolutely beautiful! Expert craftsmanship, my wife loved it, we share salads from it several times a week!

Black Walnut Bowl

Looks great on our entry table. Beautiful piece of work.

Stunning centerpiece!

This bowl is exquisite and is a perfect centerpiece on the table as you enter my front door. The craftsmanship is remarkable and highlights the beauty of the grain. Love it!

Bought it as a Christmas gift for my wife. She adores it and is placed where everyone can see it. It has done everything from a decorative piece to candy bowl. Looks great and it's functional. Couldn't be happier with it.

Sapele Bowl — 15″ Golden Veil Edition

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