At Turtle & Crane, we turn the past into stunning decor for today. This four-panel folding screen from the 1980s stands nine feet tall and paints an illusion: a Neoclassical palazzo seen in forced perspective through towering faux-marble arches, under a night sky with a lit lantern hanging in the foreground. It is a trompe l'oeil in the spirit of Piero Fornasetti's architectural work, and it opens a room the way a window would.

The screen measures 96" wide and 108" high, with panels 1" deep. Painted in black and metallic gold on wood and made in China, it divides a grand dining room, closes off a corner, or stands behind a sofa in a maximalist entry as a room divider. In the style of Maison Jansen, Tony Duquette, Dorothy Draper, and Cecil Beaton, it suits Hollywood Regency, Chinoiserie, and Neoclassical Revival rooms. The hinges work, and the panels stand securely.

*To help you visualize styling, this listing includes an AI-generated staged photograph. It is for illustration only. Please refer to the studio photographs for the exact screen being sold, and rely on the written dimensions to confirm scale and fit.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Found vintage condition, with distressed, heavily patinated wear that shows its age. The far-left panel has the most visible loss: the finish has flaked along the faux-marble painted border, exposing the layers beneath. Throughout the screen there are scattered scuffs, surface abrasions to the black and gold painted details, and wear along the bottom edges where the panels meet the floor. The hinges are functional, and the panels stand securely. Vintage pieces carry imperfections in the original. Please review all photographs and dimensions before purchasing, and message us with any questions.

Origin:
China

Creator:
Styled After: Cecil Beaton

Materials & Techniques:
Gold Leaf, Paint, Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Found vintage condition, with distressed, heavily patinated wear that shows its age. The far-left panel has the most visible loss: the finish has flaked along the faux-marble painted border, exposing the layers beneath. Throughout the screen there are scattered scuffs, surface abrasions to the black and gold painted details, and wear along the bottom edges where the panels meet the floor. The hinges are functional, and the panels stand securely. Vintage pieces carry imperfections in the original. Please review all photographs and dimensions before purchasing, and message us with any questions.