#211

French Figure of Coquettish Flapper Lady Designed by Maurice Milliere in Original Costume
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Standing upon a plaster/chalk self base,is a demure,yet coquettish figure of fashionable flapper girl,her head turned to the side,dramatic painting of facial features and eyes,brunette mohair wig,jointed arms,one arm posed bent at the elbow with finger held to lips,high heel posed feet with painted shoes,wearing original flapper-style lace wedding dress and veil with orange blossom trim. Condition: generally excellent,small chip on base. Marks: Maurice Milliere,the early 20th century French artist is noted for his stylistic etchings of fashionable women,in the genre known as boudoir art. He was awarded Medaille d'Or at the L'Exposition Coloniale. Value Points: beautifully- preserved jointed arm figurine in original costume and presentation.