#215

Pair, French Wax Fashion Ladies by Lafitte-Desirat
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$2,400
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11" and 14". Each portrays an adult woman posed on velvet covered round base, each with elaborate mohair wig and painted facial features, with stylistic pose to enhance the costume they are displaying. Condition: generally excellent, slight surface dust. Comments: Lafitte-Desirat (ink signed on bottom base of woman with dog) La Jarretelle (gold label on other). Comments: Lafitte-Desirat, circa 1917. Value Points: wonderfully created figures include woman pulling on her black stockings, wearing laced corsest; and woman in velvet checkered walking suit with dog on leash.