#270

A Trio of Children by American Artist,Nancy Wiley,from the Anne Rice Collection
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24" (61 cm.) largest. Each has sculpted head with artistically-painted and shaded facial features and complexion,depicting two solemn-faced young girls and a young violinist costumed as Harlequin from Commedia dell'Arte. Each has stiffened hair tendrils,and is costumed superbly in tapestries and cotton with hand-painted details,or velvet with hand-made lace trim and leather cobbled boots. The boy holds a violin painted to match his costume. The largest doll was named "Infanta",and each has the artist signature,Nancy Wiley. Excellent condition,circa 1990s. From the Anne Rice Collection. One-of-a-kind.