Specifications
Trompe L’Oeil in miniature. Treat yourself to a a piece of art by one of Britain’s finest decorative painters. Lucinda’s Oakes hand painted wallpapers can be seen in the best international hotels and country houses.
Long-standing admirers of her craft, Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop commissioned her to paint her own imaginary theatre. Originally called ‘The Decorator’s Theatre’, it features the artist at work, painting the side wings in trompe l’oeil. The interior and exterior scenes are reversible and it also includes a fully working theatre curtain. The theatre is populated with a cast of dogs including a pug, terrier, schnauzer and a vizsla.
This beautiful paper theatre and piece of ‘art in miniature’ is available in a limited edition of 200, with each being signed and numbered by the artist.
- Illustrator
- Lucinda Oakes
- Assembled H x W x D cm
- 31 x 26 x 16.5
- Box Size H x W x D cm
- 26 x 31 x 5.5cm
- Materials
- Laser Cut Card
- Country of Origin
- Designed, Printed and Hand assembled in the UK
- Age Suitability
- 12 + Collectors Item for Adults
About Lucinda Oakes
Lucinda Oakes is a decorative artist who learnt her craft from her father George Oakes. Following in the family tradition, Lucinda uses trompe l’oeil marbling inspired by rustic yet theatrical Italian churches and the technique of grisaille to bring a touch of magic realism to some of the most luxurious and grand houses around the world. 18th Century painting and the art of Rex Whistler inform her original design of the working title of the ‘Decorator’s Theatre’. Persuaded by Imogen Taylor, once one of the principal decorators at Colefax and Fowler and the ‘crown princess of the English country house style’ to take up a commission to design a theatre for Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop, we are delighted to work with Lucinda on a luxury decorative paper theatre as well as a window display in Covent Garden.
