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Large Paris Opera Tromp L'Oeil 4 Panel Theatrical / Decorative Screen, 1940

About the Item

Large French painted Tromp L'Oeil 4 Panel Theatrical / Decorative Screen from the Paris Opera Ballet, circa 1940. The screen is an elegant presentation of a classical scene featuring 2 twisted columns and rustication from a Renaissance building flanking an open cartouche with the image of towers in the distance. The piece stands at an impressive height of 92" and each panel is 14" wide. Provenance: Paris Opera Ballet, Paris, France. References: Choreographers or Principal Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet have included Rudolph Nuryvev, Maurice Bejart, Pina Bausch.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 92 in (233.68 cm)Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The screen has minor losses consistent with age but will be appropriately restored before sale.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: POB 31stDibs: LU793516301771

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