Birth Of The Cinema Egg

A miniature ornate church or castle with a red carpeted staircase leading to a black interior entrance, topped with gold and red accents, set against a beige background.

Hover to zoom into creation.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Commercial Cinema, the creation reflects on the glory of these past theatre palaces and the need to preserve this great architectural and cinematic legacy. The hand-painted porcelain captures the grandeur and elegance of the theatres and the wonder experienced by those who entered.


The surprise, the Director in vermeil supervising the filming, representing the people that brought the films to fruition. Turn the hidden lever, and his chair raises and turns, to enable him to view each scene before him.

Limited Edition Size
250

Year
1994

Measurements

Height approximately 160mm