American Artist Doll from the "Panniere" Series by Nancy Wiley,from the Anne Rice Collection

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23" (58 cm.) A sculpted head woman in the 18th century manner has whitened wig with ringlet curls,whitened complexion with painted features including downcast eyes as though gazing at the performance of the puppets below,and is wearing her original tapestry gown with lace edged collar and cuffs,and a wide pannier-style skirt which is opened at the front to reveal a hand-painted theatrical background. She holds two sculpted puppets that are posed in front of the scene. From the celebrated "Panniere" series by the artist,signed Nancy Wiley on the doll,1990s. Excellent condition. From the Anne Rice Collection. One-of-a-kind.