Commissioning a statement piece for a lobby or villa
A statement piece is a single painting that defines a space. It takes longer, costs more to ship and rewards careful planning more than any other commission.
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How a commission begins
It starts with the space: photos of the wall and the room, the wall's dimensions, the palette and materials around it, and the feeling you want. Drawings or renders help. From there, a composition proof is prepared for approval.
Who paints it
A statement piece is painted by a senior painter, who leads the work from the first drawing to the final glaze. Very large pieces can involve an assistant for preparation and the early layers.
How long it takes
Usually three to five weeks of painting, depending on size and detail. You'll have a date at the start.
What you'll see along the way
- A composition proof before painting starts
- Progress photos while it's being painted
- A final photo before it's varnished and crated
How large is possible
Up to 72 × 120 in is routine, and we've painted pieces more than 13 ft (4 m) wide. Tell us the wall and we'll tell you what's possible.
Shipping and installation
Large paintings travel in a custom wooden crate by express, air or sea freight. The very largest can be shipped rolled or in sections for assembly, and installed on site by a local installer. Freight for large pieces can cost more than the painting, so we quote the two separately.
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