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Pair of 18th century Dummy Boards

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A pair of 18th century Dummy Boards, otherwise known as Silent Companions

In many Country Houses, you are likely to come across the odd Dummy Board. "Dummy Boards" are flat, oil painted figures in trompe l'oeil- often life-sized (sometimes smaller), which were placed around the house: in halls, corridors, by fireplaces and on staircases. According to the Victoria & Albert Museum they originated in the early 17th century and were popular until the 19th century, when they fell out of fashion. "The figures were painted and shaped in outline to resemble figures of servants, soldiers, children and animals."

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Wood, paint
Creation Date:	c. 1720
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George I
Incollect Reference #:	266739

Dimensions

H.	39.5 in;
H.	100.33 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art

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