Installations
Exhibitions and Permanent Installations
Ralph Lauren Flagship Grand Staircase Installation
Permanent Fine Art Installation • New York, NY
A grand‑scale fine art installation by William Curtis Rolf is documented within a landmark interior setting at 888 Madison Avenue. Originally featured in a major design publication, the staging illustrates how large‑format archival works integrate seamlessly into classical architectural environments, enhancing spatial drama and establishing a sophisticated visual narrative. Featured Artwork: Brockesby Estate, Lincolnshire, England: Brocklesby Pack at the Check, Presented in a commanding grand-scale format measuring over six feet).
The Brocklesby Pack at a Check (Fine Art Print)
Equestrian Masterwork • Archival Heritage Print
Capturing a precise moment in field heritage, a classical composition by William Curtis Rolf documents the historic Brocklesby foxhounds at a check within the rolling landscape of Brocklesby Park in North East Lincolnshire, England. Photographed under the private invitation of the Earl of Yarborough, the scene observes an ancestral pack that has been meticulously bred on the estate for generations. The photograph isolates stance, texture, and traditional field alignment, creating a refined narrative anchor that reflects the enduring heritage of European sporting and equestrian traditions. This masterwork anchors the flagship's grand staircase collection in a custom installation format measuring over six feet.
Solo Exhibition Reception with Artist at Farmani Gallery, Los Angeles
Documenting a significant milestone of institutional recognition on the West Coast, an archival invitation highlights the artist reception for William Curtis Rolf’s solo exhibition at the historic Farmani Gallery in Los Angeles, California. The solo exhibition debuted a curated selection of his grand-scale architectural studies and celebrated Maison Deyrolle natural history prints to prominent interior design firms, art curators, and private collectors. Featuring his celebrated black-and-white composition Deyrolle, Paris: Polar Bear Entering Salon, the invitation anchors a major presentation that cemented his position within premium West Coast gallery curations.
Voilà Creative Studio Showcase — Los Angeles, CA
Curated Window Installation • Los Angeles, California
Displayed within a prominent street‑level window along La Brea Avenue, a large‑scale fine art print introduces a sculptural visual anchor to the studio’s interior environment. The composition brings a striking graphic presence to the space, its natural light and architectural geometry creating an immediate focal point along the façade. The print’s immense scale and crisp tonal detail demonstrate how Rolf’s work elevates luxury residential, corporate, and hospitality interiors. Featured Artwork: Deyrolle, Paris — Polar Bear at the Staircase.
Solo Exhibition Reception with Artist at Voilà Gallery, Los Angeles
Documenting a multi-year fine art collaboration on the West Coast, an archival invitation details the artist reception and major solo presentation hosted at Voilà Gallery in Los Angeles, California. The gallery permanently represented William Curtis Rolf's photography over several seasons, positioning his grand-scale archival prints as premier acquisitions for prominent private collectors, corporate art collections, and major television studio set productions. Featuring a curated arrangement of his celebrated architectural and natural history studies, the invitation highlights a highly successful gallery partnership defined by extensive regional reach and prestigious institutional acquisitions.
Gump's San Francisco "All Things Equestrian" Showcase
Curated Lifestyle Exhibition • Historic Luxury Retail Presentation
Hosted by the legendary luxury retailer Gump's San Francisco, the high-profile "All Things Equestrian" exhibition served as a premier presentation for elite West Coast collectors and interior designers. The showcase introduced a curated selection of archival prints from William Curtis Rolf’s Equestrian Traditions series, custom-framed and exhibited throughout the multi-level landmark store. Captured on location by the event documentation team, this specific view isolates the grand-scale Chantilly study presented on an exhibition easel. Featured Artwork: Château de Chantilly, France — Stables Architectural Study.
LaFontsee Galleries Exhibition — Grand Rapids & Douglas, MI
Fine Art Gallery Exhibition • Multi‑Portfolio Archival Installation
A curated solo presentation showcases William Curtis Rolf’s fine art photography across LaFontsee Galleries’ Grand Rapids and Douglas locations, highlighting the breadth of his architectural and Parisian natural history portfolios. The installation features 17 works displayed in a clean, contemporary layout, including the grand‑scale Parisian taxidermy study Deyrolle: Baby Elephant Running Late to a Meeting paired with the luminous glass‑and‑steel geometry of Milan: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Together, these pieces demonstrate Rolf’s ability to bring architectural clarity, tonal refinement, and narrative depth to luxury residential, corporate, and hospitality environments. Featured Exhibition Portfolios: Global Architecture, Parisian Curiosities & Whimsical Collections.
ABC Television Series Production Set — "Castle" (8 Seasons)
Featured Fine Art Set Design • Permanent Office Installation (173 Episodes)
An archival production photograph documents a large‑scale fine art print by William Curtis Rolf featured as a permanent visual anchor on the primary office set of a long‑running television drama series. Positioned directly behind the main desk of the central character, the framed architectural study remained a defining element of the production’s interior environment throughout its eight‑season run. The deep geometric spirals of the Parisian staircase composition introduce a sense of intellectual mystery and timeless graphic scale to the iconic writer’s salon layout. Featured Artwork: Lycée Charlemagne, Paris — Staircase Down View (Presented in the official 72 × 48 inch exhibition format).
ABC Television Series Production Set — Office Detail
Cinematic Interior Integration • Production Design Detail
A pristine interior composition presents a detailed architectural view of the executive office set used in a long‑running television drama series. With the cast absent, the framing isolates how William Curtis Rolf’s large‑scale fine art print integrates seamlessly into the set’s interior environment. The geometric spirals of the Parisian staircase study interact with the leather and wood textures of the writer’s salon, demonstrating the commanding graphic clarity and gallery‑scale presence that made the artwork a defining visual anchor across 173 episodes. Featured Artwork: Lycée Charlemagne, Paris — Staircase Down View (Presented in the official 72 × 48 inch exhibition format).
Restoration Hardware (RH) National Art Curation Portfolio
Premium Commercial Curation • Grand Exhibition Editions of 150
Displayed in grand‑scale gallery framing, a limited‑edition release showcases William Curtis Rolf’s monochrome studies of 18th‑century French equestrian architecture. Produced in strictly controlled editions of 150, these works were curated for expansive interior environments where architectural precision and tonal restraint are essential. A signature piece from this collection highlights the portal of the Great Stables (Grandes Écuries) at the Château de Chantilly — commissioned in 1719 by the Prince de Condé and designed by Jean Aubert to house 240 hunt horses and 450 stag hounds beneath monumental vaulted ceilings. Featured Artwork: Château de Chantilly, France: Portal into the Great Stables and Courtyard
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Restoration Hardware (RH) National Art Curation Portfolio — Château de Guermantes Staircase Edition
Premium Commercial Curation • Grand Landscape Edition of 150
A celebrated national commercial release showcases William Curtis Rolf’s fine art photography, presented in expansive wide‑format gallery frames designed for large interior environments. Produced in strictly limited editions of 150, these monochrome works explore the height of 18th‑century French architecture with Rolf’s signature clarity and tonal restraint. A featured piece from this collection captures the historic iron‑and‑stone staircase at the Château de Guermantes in Lagny‑sur‑Marne. Purchased in 1698 by financier Paulin Prondre and later renovated under the direction of royal architect Jules Hardouin‑Mansart, the estate embodies Baroque refinement. Rolf’s composition isolates the scrolling ironwork, complex shadows, and classical masonry, translating ancestral French architectural mastery into a contemporary statement piece. Featured Artwork: Château de Guermantes: Iron & Stone Staircase.
LVMH Portfolio — Crystal Jade Flagship Restaurant Installation
Luxury Corporate Commission • 20,000‑Square‑Foot Hospitality Showcase
Commissioned for the grand dining salon of a major waterfront hospitality venue in San Francisco, a monumental custom fine art print by William Curtis Rolf was designed to integrate seamlessly with the space’s opulent interior architecture. Rendered in a custom sepia palette with deep burgundy undertones, the composition’s sweeping perspective of the imperial waterfront pavilion forms a visual bridge between historic dynastic geometry and contemporary hospitality design, establishing a commanding focal point throughout the expansive 20,000‑square‑foot environment. Featured Artwork: Beijing, China: Forbidden City Waterfront Pavilion Study.
1stDibs Fine Art Curation & Secondary Market Placement — St Petersburg Kunstkamera Edition
Premium Gallery Resale • Limited Edition 3 of 100 • 70‑Inch Exhibition Scale
Displayed at an impressive exhibition scale of 70 by 49.25 inches, a highly collectible limited‑edition fine art print by William Curtis Rolf was sourced through prominent design galleries for secondary market placement. The composition presents a refined interior perspective of the Kunstkamera in Saint Petersburg, juxtaposing intricate 18th‑century armillary spheres and astronomical instruments collected by Tsar Peter the Great with the monumental dome of Saint Isaac’s Cathedral rising softly in the background. The work translates the scientific spirit of the Russian Enlightenment into a refined geometric study. Featured Artwork: Armillaries and Telescopes: Collection of Peter the Great of Russia — St. Petersburg, 2008.
1stDibs Fine Art Curation & Secondary Market Placement — Deyrolle Animal Dialogue Edition
Premium Gallery Resale • Exclusive Curation Privileges • 50‑Inch Exhibition Scale
Presented at a refined exhibition scale of 50 inches, a limited‑edition fine art print by William Curtis Rolf was sourced through leading design galleries for secondary market placement. The composition, Lion vis‑à‑vis Tiger at Deyrolle, captures a compelling visual dialogue between a roaring tiger and a poised lion inside the historic Parisian taxidermy institution. Granted rare curatorial access, Rolf was permitted to reposition and stage the specimens, allowing natural light, shadow, and architectural geometry to converge into a balanced, contemporary narrative. Featured Artwork: Lion vis‑à‑vis Tiger at Deyrolle (Color Edition).
1stDibs Fine Art Curation & Secondary Market Placement — Deyrolle Zebra Edition
Premium Gallery Resale • Official Auction Provenance • 48–72‑Inch Exhibition Scale
Shown at an expansive exhibition scale, a rare limited‑edition fine art print by William Curtis Rolf entered secondary market placement following its representation by a prominent Los Angeles design gallery. The featured work, Deyrolle, Paris- Zebra Composition #1, blends the historic 19th‑century interior architecture of the Parisian natural history institution with Rolf’s signature staging approach. Granted exceptional creative freedom to reposition the specimens, the artist choreographs the zebra against classical building elements to achieve a balanced interplay of natural window light, deep interior shadows, and abstract spatial geometry.
After the 2008 fire at 46 Rue du Bac, Rolf contributed several archival works to a major benefit Christie's auction supporting the landmark’s restoration, establishing his place within its permanent legacy. Featured Artwork: Deyrolle Zebra Composition #1 (Color Edition).
