About this piece
back to topA pair of mounted antique carved composite dragon moulds from the Tucker collection. These are some of the many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker.
Dating from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, these moulds have been exceptionally hand carved by talented Victorian artisans, the elaborate details originally used to cast details in composition for the frames of pictures and paintings.
These moulds feature a beautiful, deeply carved design using a composite mixture set in a metal ring. This results in a highly ornate and precise compo embellishment that appears as though it has been carved rather than cast. Each mould comes with an accompanying custom-made steel display stand.
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. This mould is just one from his outstanding collection.
Additional Information
Full height with stand: H 33 cm
Mould dimensions, excluding stand: H 20.5 x W 62 x D 5 cm
Diameter of base: 20 cm
Weight of items without base: 7.8kg
