PASTMASTERY

PastMastery presents a unique collection of one-twelfth scale trompe l'oeil
figures drawn from existing historic and antique dummy board figures.

The dummy board, first seen in 17th century Holland, is a flat painting
done in the realistic style known as trompe l'oeil (deceiving the eye),
then cut and shaped in outline to fabricate the figure of a person, an
animal or an inanimate object. They are designed to appear so lifelike
that they will be mistaken for the real thing at a glance or even at more
prolonged inspection in the right light conditions.

Hand painted in oils on bass wood, PastMastery figures are hand made
replicas of dummy boards held in collections of the country houses,
chateaux, museums and private houses of the world. Finished to a high
standard and created in exactly the same way as the full sized originals,
these one-twelfth figures bring an extra dimension to the miniature home,
be it a cottage or a castle.

Dummy boards, sometimes known as silent companions are found in many
forms: from infants to Indians, Archbishops to aristocrats, pigs to pork
pies, from musicians to maidservants and men at arms.

PastMastery miniature figures carry on a four hundred year old tradition
and for those collectors who prefer not to display dolls, they will people
rooms with figures of whimsy, charm and historical accuracy.

Please go to: www.pastmastery.com/miniatures/index.htm
for further information.

ROOMBOX:

 17th century parlour with (left) 18th century trompe l'oeil salon
and ( back) 17th century scullery. Dummy Board Figures from left to right:
18th century piglet, Servant in livery 1750, Tulip vase c. 1700, Pair 19th
century spaniels, Gentleman with cane 1690, Baton Rouge Girl 1680,
Rotterdam Sweeper, Sudeley Girl 1630, Basket of fruit 1800, Ginger jar
1700.

Below, Chateau de Malle lady with red fan. 1750

Photo on Member's index, Servant Girl with candle c. 1780