#585

Two French Wax Mannequin Heads with Glass Eyes
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$900
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18" (46 cm.) Each has carved wood base with sculpted wax head,portraying a society lady and a handsome gentleman of the 1920s,each with blue glass enamel eyes and painted features,the woman with defined bosom and light brown wig under fashionable bonnet,posed on self plinth; and the man with blonde inserted hair in handsome wind-blown style,and with head resting upon a protruding dowel from the heavily weighted bust which allows the head to swivel,with defined lapels,shirt and bow ties,and which allows the head to swivel. With maker's mark and silk bow tie. Very good/excellent condition overall. French,early 20th century.