A Scheherazade Salon
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Leon Samoilovitch Bakst's A Scheherazade Salon into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Leon Bakst's A Scheherazade Salon (1910) is a mesmerizing vision of exoticism and theatrical opulence, embodying the essence of the Ballets Russes' Orientalist fantasies. The painting captures the lavish interior imagined for the ballet Scheherazade, with rich hues of sapphire, emerald, and gold enveloping the viewer in a sumptuous, dreamlike realm. Bakst, a master of stage and costume design, translates the drama of the One Thousand and One Nights into a static yet dynamic composition, where arched doorways and intricate patterns evoke the mystique of an imagined East. This work exemplifies Art Deco’s precursor—a bold fusion of Symbolism and Modernism—while cementing Bakst’s legacy as a revolutionary figure in early 20th-century scenography.
For interior enthusiasts, A Scheherazade Salon’s decadent palette and ornate motifs make it a striking statement piece in grand spaces like a high-ceilinged lounge or a boutique hotel lobby. Opt for a large-scale reproduction (at least 36" wide) to honor its theatrical grandeur, and pair it with deep-toned velvet furnishings, Moroccan lanterns, or gilded mirrors to amplify its exotic allure. In a contemporary office, balance its intensity with minimalist furniture in black or cream, allowing the artwork to dominate as a conversation starter. For color cohesion, pull accents from its jewel tones—like peacock blue or burnt orange—into rugs or cushions. Avoid overcrowding; let Bakst’s elaborate details breathe against neutral walls or textured, muted backdrops like dark walnut paneling.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
