Turning the Past into Stunning Decor for Today.
This bespoke Turtle and Crane curation is a monumental, nine-foot-tall trompe l'oeil folding screen that instantly transforms any space into a grand European estate. Designed as a masterful homage to the architectural works of Piero Fornasetti, this breathtaking four-panel room divider features a forced-perspective painting of a Neoclassical palazzo viewed through towering faux-marble arches.
Standing at an exceptionally rare nine feet tall, this screen is the ultimate Hollywood Regency statement piece. The theatrical scene"”complete with a glowing suspended lantern and a dramatic night sky"”offers incredible depth of field, serving as a captivating optical illusion that "breaks" the back wall of a room. The sculptural silhouette and metallic gold accents catch light beautifully, bringing a layer of sophisticated, curated glamour to a grand dining room or maximalist entryway.
As a vintage survivor, this piece wears its history proudly. The natural wear and authentic patina provide a sense of "Modern Heritage" that new reproductions simply cannot replicate. It is a true architectural folly, echoing the grand interiors of Maison Jansen and the whimsical luxury of Tony Duquette.

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Styled After :Piero Fornasetti, Maison Jansen, Tony Duquette, Dorothy Draper, Karl Springer, Renzo Mongiardino, Cecil Beaton, Serge Roche, Oliver Messel


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This magnificent architectural screen is a true vintage survivor and wears its history proudly. It is in distressed, heavily patinated vintage condition with significant visible wear that authenticates its age and past life. Most notably, the far-left panel exhibits substantial finish loss and flaking along the faux-marble painted border, revealing the foundational layers beneath. Throughout the piece, you will find scattered scuffs, surface abrasions to the black and gold painted details, and expected wear along the bottom edges where the panels meet the floor. The structural hinges remain functional, allowing the monumental nine-foot panels to stand securely. While heavily distressed, these imperfections do not detract from its breathtaking theatrical impact; rather, they firmly establish its identity as a beautifully weathered, historic architectural folly. Please review all photos closely and embrace this piece for its authentic, aged palazzo charm.

Origin:
China

Creator:
Styled After: Cecil Beaton

Materials & Techniques:
Gold Leaf, Paint, Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This magnificent architectural screen is a true vintage survivor and wears its history proudly. It is in distressed, heavily patinated vintage condition with significant visible wear that authenticates its age and past life. Most notably, the far-left panel exhibits substantial finish loss and flaking along the faux-marble painted border, revealing the foundational layers beneath. Throughout the piece, you will find scattered scuffs, surface abrasions to the black and gold painted details, and expected wear along the bottom edges where the panels meet the floor. The structural hinges remain functional, allowing the monumental nine-foot panels to stand securely. While heavily distressed, these imperfections do not detract from its breathtaking theatrical impact; rather, they firmly establish its identity as a beautifully weathered, historic architectural folly. Please review all photos closely and embrace this piece for its authentic, aged palazzo charm.