Black Woman — marquetry portrait commission by VaCa Marquetry, hand-cut in Italy
Bespoke Marquetry · Made by Hand in Italy

From Photograph
to Heirloom

A portrait of someone you love, recreated entirely by hand from hundreds of individually cut wood veneer pieces. No machine. No edition. No one else will ever own the same work.

Why a Custom Portrait

Not a Print. An Heirloom.

Entirely Hand-Cut

400–900+ veneer pieces, selected and placed by hand for grain, tone, and texture.

No Two Alike

Entirely manual work means no two portraits are ever identical.

Built to Outlast a Photo

Wood does not fade. Made to be passed down, not replaced.

Provenance, Not Just Product

Every piece ships with a signed, numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Your Portrait, Step by Step

From Inquiry to Heirloom

01

Share Your Photograph

Send the photo you’d like recreated — a loved one, a pet, a moment that matters.

02

Receive Your Free Preview (Within 24 Hours)

We translate your photograph into a polygonal preview showing exactly how your portrait will be composed in wood — at no cost and with no commitment.

Marquetry portrait preview — polygonal wood detail, VaCa Marquetry
03

Approve or Refine

Review and request adjustments. One round of revision is included at no cost. We won’t cut a single piece of wood until you’re genuinely satisfied.

04

Secure Your Commission

A 50% deposit confirms your place in our production calendar. The remaining balance is due before shipping.

05

Your Portrait Is Hand-Crafted

Each veneer piece is individually selected and cut by hand — typically 3–6 weeks of concentrated work per commission.

King of Ararat — marquetry craftsmanship detail, hand-cut veneer
06

Watch It Come to Life

Photo and video updates at key milestones throughout production — you see the work evolve in real time.

07

Final Approval

High-resolution photographs of your completed portrait, sent for your approval before we pack and ship.

08

White-Glove Delivery, Worldwide

Carefully crated and shipped with full tracking and insurance. We handle every detail.

09

Certificate of Authenticity

Your portrait arrives with a numbered, signed Certificate — permanently registered in our artist’s registry.

The Sovereign — marquetry portrait displayed on a wall, VaCa Marquetry
Commission Result

The Sovereign — displayed as received, wood tones and grain exactly as crafted

Crafted With Integrity

At Every Step

Risk-Free Preview

See your portrait conceptually realized before a single piece of wood is cut.

Transparent Process

Scheduled updates throughout production, and final approval before shipping.

A Registered, Authenticated Work

Every portrait is logged, numbered, and permanently certified.

Strength in Harmony — marquetry detail, hand-cut veneer close-up
Provenance

Every Portrait Is Permanently Recorded

A signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity — including title, completion date, wood species, exact piece count, dimensions, and a unique serial number entered into our permanent registry.

  • Signed by the artist
  • Numbered and permanently registered
  • Full material and provenance details
  • Delivered physically and digitally
Investment

Pricing Reflects Complexity

Specifically, the number of individually hand-cut pieces required to realize your portrait.

Intimate

Approx. 300–400 hand-cut pieces

Ideal for a single subject in a smaller format — a thoughtful gift or personal keepsake.

From €690

Inquire

Masterwork

800+ hand-cut pieces

For multi-subject compositions or portraits of exceptional scale and detail.

Price on Request

Inquire

A 50% deposit secures your commission; the balance is due prior to shipping. Every tier includes your free preview, progress updates, white-glove worldwide shipping, and Certificate of Authenticity.

Begin Your Portrait

Tell Us About the Portrait
You Have in Mind

We’ll respond within 24 hours with your free preview.

No payment required to receive your preview · We respond within 24 hours

Questions, Answered

Frequently Asked

Most portraits take 3–6 weeks from deposit to delivery, depending on size and complexity. You’ll receive an estimated completion date once your deposit is confirmed.

A clear, well-lit, high-resolution photo with a single clear subject works best. Group portraits and more complex scenes are also possible — we’ll advise during the preview stage.

One round of revision is included at no cost. We won’t move into production until you’re genuinely happy with the concept.

A 50% deposit confirms your commission and secures your place in our production calendar. The remaining balance is due before shipping.

Yes. We regularly create portraits of pets, family groups, homes, and meaningful places.

Yes. Every portrait is carefully crated and shipped worldwide, fully tracked and insured.

Yes. Every commission includes a signed, numbered Certificate of Authenticity, permanently logged in our artist registry.

The Lion Within marquetry portrait — editorial lifestyle presentation
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Your Photograph,
Made Timeless

Commission a marquetry portrait that will outlast a lifetime of photographs.

Begin Your Portrait