This striking canvas elevates the delicate image of a butterfly into a monumental, iconic presence. Broad, richly textured wings dominate the composition, gleaming in alabaster and ivory tones accented by poignant touches of jet black and royal purple. The background, bathed in warm greens and ochres, hints at nature in perpetual transmutation. Thick, expressive brushstrokes give the impression that the creature is not merely at rest, but pulsating with breath—becoming a potent emblem of metamorphosis, spiritual renewal, and celestial flight.
The White Butterfly
ORIGINAL ARTWORK • UNIQUE PIECE SIGNED BY THE MASTER
IN PRIVATE COLLECTION (UNAVAILABLE)
Official Gallery Quotation
1.800 €
Holographic & CODEX Certificate
Hand-signed by the artist, embossed Cupola seal, and registered in the CODEX Archive.
Museum-Grade Insured Shipping
Securely packed in reinforced wooden crate, Wall-to-Wall insured delivery.
Fiscal Invoice & 14-Day Returns
Transparent cultural transaction through Cupola ProArte NGO.
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I painted this butterfly as an epiphany. To my eyes, it was never a fragile insect, but the ultimate symbol of vulnerability transfigured into transcendent strength—of ephemeral beauty endowed with eternity. Every layer of pigment felt like a heartbeat, every gesture like the whispering breath of its wings. The white was neither absence nor void, but absolute, living light; the purple accents were memories, sacred scars, and unfettered vitality. In the act of creation, I sought to arrest the very essence of flight—a delicate miracle lasting but a moment, yet bearing the weight of infinity.— Mihai Teodor Olteanu
The Story of the Artwork
CODEX Certification: MTO-2025-61
The artwork is accompanied by a holographic Certificate of Authenticity bearing the master's original hand-signature and the embossed Galeria Cupola wax seal.
Simultaneously, the artwork's identity and provenance are permanently registered in the digital CODEX Archive under your name.
The artwork is accompanied by a holographic Certificate of Authenticity bearing the master's original hand-signature and the embossed Galeria Cupola wax seal.
Simultaneously, the artwork's identity and provenance are permanently registered in the digital CODEX Archive under your name.
Framing Status: Solid wood frame
Current Location: Private Collection
Local Delivery (Timișoara): Complimentary white-glove hand delivery.
National & International: Secure insured transit via specialized fine art courier in reinforced custom wooden crate.
The artwork benefits from premium museum-grade logistics and full "Wall-to-Wall" transit insurance.
Current Location: Private Collection
Local Delivery (Timișoara): Complimentary white-glove hand delivery.
National & International: Secure insured transit via specialized fine art courier in reinforced custom wooden crate.
The artwork benefits from premium museum-grade logistics and full "Wall-to-Wall" transit insurance.
Every artwork acquired through Galeria Cupola is accompanied by an official fiscal invoice issued by the Cupola ProArte Association.
Collectors Circle: Patrons who already own a piece signed by Mihai Teodor Olteanu gain privileged access to the master's private studio works. We invite you to sign into the Private Collectors Portal for studio quotations and digital archive certificates.
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Mihai Teodor Olteanu
Known as "The Painter of the Romanian Revolution", with a monumental career spanning over five decades. Today, his artworks grace prestigious private collections worldwide, including the heritage of four Royal and Imperial Houses.
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Patronage & Social Cause
Monthly Patronage Collection
Each month, Master Mihai Teodor Olteanu donates 4 original artworks to the Cupola ProArte Association. Funds generated from the acquisition of these works directly support humanitarian projects, hospital refurbishment, and the preservation of artistic heritage.
Patronage #1
Private Collection
Patronage #2
Private Collection
Patronage #3
Available
Patronage #4
Available
