Hand-Painted Four Panel Trompe L’Oeil Screen With Topiaries

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Hand-painted four-panel wood screen featuring blooming topiaries in classical terracotta pots set against a warm yellow wash. The composition has … Read more Hand-painted four-panel wood screen featuring blooming topiaries in classical terracotta pots set against a warm yellow wash. The composition has a subtle trompe l’oeil quality—the architectural framing, shaded pots with lion-head relief, and dimensional gold accents create the illusion of sculptural garden panels rather than a flat surface.
Each terracotta planter features distinctive lion-head handles, a motif long associated with English garden ornament and classical estate design. The rich maroon border creates a striking yet harmonious contrast against the soft yellow ground and green foliage with its pink blossoms, beautifully balancing depth and brightness. Delicate corner medallions add structure and polish, while gold ball feet and finials provide a finishing accent. The overall palette feels thoughtfully composed and undeniably chic.
At just over 5 feet tall, this versatile piece may be used as a room divider—perfect for defining a seating area or softening a corner—or mounted on the wall as a large-scale decorative panel, enhancing the trompe l’oeil effect and creating the presence of formal garden panels within an interior.
A beautifully composed screen that blends classical and English garden influences with cheerful color and painterly illusion—both functional and visually striking.
Signed “Christopher Winslow, 2000.”
Winslow is known for his trompe l’oeil architectural and decorative painting.

Height: 62 ¾ In.
Width: 18 in. per panel; outstretched, overall width is 72 in.
Each wood panel has a depth of ¾ in. See less