This distinctive Mexican folk art figure features an expressive stylized female face with large brown eyes, painted brown hair, a delicate black bow at the neck, and bold orange floral decoration. The beautifully aged surface and warm orange, cream, brown and black palette give the piece wonderful mid-century character.
Gemma Taccogna was an Italian-born artist who established her papier-mâché studio in Mexico and became known for her highly recognizable hand-painted decorative figures and heads.
Measurements:
Approximately 9 3/4" tall
Base measures approximately 4 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-related surface wear, rubbing, crazing and scattered paint/finish loss consistent with age and the nature of papier-mâché. There is asmall area of surface loss/chipping to the tip/side of the nose with surrounding cracking/crazing, as photographed. Several small areas of surface/paint loss are also present along the lower edge of the base. Otherwise, no major structural damage observed. Please review all photographs closely for condition and details.
Signed on underside:Gemma Taccogna / Mexico
A striking and increasingly collectible example of vintage Mexican papier-mâché folk art and a wonderful decorative object for a mid-century, eclectic, folk art or maximalist interior.
Please review all photographs closely as they are an important part of the condition description.
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