About this piece
back to topAn antique Neoclassical composition plaque, from the Tucker collection, made by British make-up artist Christopher Tucker.
This decorative piece is a copy of a Georgian chimney piece, originally used as decoration for the frieze of a fireplace.
The plaque showcases deeply carved details of its eye-catching classical scene depicting a lion being lead and ridden by putti displayed on the smooth weathered white tone.
Mounted onto a custom steel stand, this elegant antique could be put pride of place inside a period style home ready for visitors to admire.
Christopher Tucker
Christopher Tucker (1941-2022) was an award-winning British make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics for theatre and film. Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolves, as well as the spectacular transformation of John Hurt into The Elephant Man.
Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his expansive collection of film memorabilia was sold, including a vast collection of carved boxwood, fruitwood and hardwood compo moulds, acquired from various sources throughout his career. These moulds are just two from his outstanding collection.
Additional information
The overall dimensions are for the plaque and stand combined.
Base diameter 20cm (7.87in).
The height of the plaque is 27.5cm (10.83in) and the depth 9cm (3.54in).
