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19th Century Napoleonic Papier Mache and Pine Childs Shop Mannequin

$1,987.11
£1,450
€1,691.66
CA$2,721.84
A$3,027.28
CHF 1,580.75
MX$36,838.83
NOK 20,188.64
SEK 18,933.38
DKK 12,625.51
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19th Century Napoleonic Papier Mache and Pine Childs Shop Mannequin Without doubt, one of the smallest and rarest examples of a Napoleonic papier Mache and pine child size shop mannequin we have been fortunate enough to uncover. Standing only thirty inches tall with detachable pine metal studded knee length boots. Still with its pine shoulder and neck stub fittings in place, with metal studding around the central waist section still in place. With some old number and makers stickers to the rear as shown. Size in inches: H 30” x W 8” x D 8” Origin: Paris (France) Date: 19th Century Condition: Good Solid in structure and form, with some age scuffs and wear to the neck edge and shoulders as shown. This item is over 100 years old and so please expect this in the overall condition, however it is not cracked, broken or has any loss to it which is very rear considering its material. The pine legs are in very good original condition also and fit in firmly to the sections of the mannequin. Please review all the photos provided as part of this advert, close-up photos have been provided to show its condition of loss of surface detail and paper in more detail. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please review our client feedback as a testament to our products and services. Expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, we only restore due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report if this has been down before or after we have obtained them.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Pine,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1850-1859
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304246029942

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