No. 2254 "Constance Decided to Allow Herself Just the One Night of Adventure" Portrait Plate
An oil portrait painting of Constance wearing a mask in a black dress on an antique French Haviland & Co. Limoges plate with a black and gold gilt border with a delicate Medieval feel, measuring 7.5". Entitled "Constance Decided to Allow Herself Just the One Night of Adventure". Paired with a frame from a 19th-century French wallpaper, measuring 10" by 10".
THE STORY: Inspired by literature, my portraits have novelistic titles that hint at the adventures of their heroines (and sometimes heroes). In this mini-collection of masked portraits, the directness of gaze suggests a willingness to share secrets, and the masks suggest balls, trysts, and clandestine escapades.
THE CHINA: Many of my paintings are set in antique saucers and dishes which not only work as unexpected frames but add a layer of historical narrative on top of the origin story. Each piece has a unique blend, so that some are more romantic, some more exotic, and some more otherworldly.
THE FRAMES: In addition to giving them greater significance, wall impact, and square practicality, the complementary images on these frames add yet another layer of historical resonance. Taken from early maps, gravures, wallpapers, and domino papers, they are printed with a state-of-the-art giclee printer using archival inks, heavy paper, specialty glue, wood bases, velvet backs, and hanging hardware. The plates are mounted with wire-spring holders and can be removed to be hung by themselves.
No. 2254 "Constance Decided to Allow Herself Just the One Night of Adventure" Portrait Plate
Sale price$325.00
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