#271

Portrait Doll of "Stefan" from the Anne Rice Novel Violin with Autographed Book
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23" (58 cm.) A sculpted wax doll with very gaunt angular face and slender tall body has inset enamel eyes,painted features,long flowing hair,woolen suit with lace cuffs,tall boots,and is posed with elongated slender wax fingers,holding his violin; a decorative screen,the violin and bow are included. Excellent condition except 3 fingers broken on right hand. 1990s,By artist Liz Shaw,the doll was commissioned for Anne Rice as a gift from her publisher upon the publication of her book,Violin,in which Stefan appears. Included is a copy of Violin,autographed by Anne Rice,and a photograph of Anne Rice with the doll and an autographed note about the history of the doll. One-of-a-kind.