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Vintage Gemma Taccogna Paper Mache Mexico Pin Cushion Mid Century Folk Art 15.5
Vintage Gemma Taccogna Paper Mache Mexico Pin Cushion Mid Century Folk Art 15.5
Vintage Gemma Taccogna Paper Mache Mexico Pin Cushion Mid Century Folk Art 15.5
Vintage Gemma Taccogna Paper Mache Mexico Pin Cushion Mid Century Folk Art 15.5
Vintage Gemma Taccogna Paper Mache Mexico Pin Cushion Mid Century Folk Art 15.5

Vintage Gemma Taccogna Paper Mache Mexico Pin Cushion Mid Century Folk Art 15.5"

$ 95.04

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Condition: In good vintage condition. She has a small crack on the left forehead and the jute rope loop decoration near the base has a loose loop but looks good. Small tear on the pillow. Please see the photos for details and email us any questions.
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico

    Description

    Vintage Gemma Taccogna Paper Mache Mexico Pin Cushion Mid Century Folk Art
    Fabulous sculpture full body with skirt and a pin cushion hat. She measures 15 1/2" tall, taller than most.
    The base is 3" in diameter. Weighs 9 oz.
    In good vintage condition. She has a small crack on left forehead and the jute rope
    loop decoration near the base has a loose loop but looks good, small tear on the pillow. Light discoloration areas scattered around.
    Please see photos for
    details and email us any questions.
    From research:
    "The Italian papier mache artist Gemma Taccogna had quite an impact on the fashion world of 1950's New York including custom designs for Mr. John's widely successful millinery boutique and creations for store windows at Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor and Neiman Marcus. Her heads were used as displays and her whimsical feminine creations were sold to design houses such as Nina Ricci and Schiaparelli. After marrying in 1954, she moved to Mexico and operated a highly successful studio where she continued to supply art work for store displays and found her pieces in the private collections of everyone from celebrities to art collectors such as Peggy Guggenheim. "