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MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s
MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s

MEXICAN FOLK ART Gemma Taccogna Lion Orange Paper Mache Cat papier-mâché 1960s

$ 105.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Featured Refinements: Mexican Papier-mâché
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Used
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    Gemma Taccogna Vintage Paper Mache Lion Papermache Mexican Mexico
    Estate find. Gemma Taccogna, 1923-2007, 1960's papier-mâché papermache lion made in Mexico.
    Finish is still very shiny. Some pictures taken outdoors b/c the indoor flash just wasn't working well.
    There are some small areas of wear to the finish on the ears as shown.
    Sticker says "Fred & Barbara Meiers - A selected import from Mexico"
    Dimensions approximately 12.5 x 7"
    Weight is about 10 oz before packaging. . . will be shipped well-wrapped in a sturdy box. Weighs 1-2 pounds when wrapped.
    Born in Italy, Gemma was an artist from a very young age. In the late 40's ans 50's she found her first big success selling her creations to Nina Ricci and Schiaparelli. Hat designer Mr. John used Gemma's heads to display his hats in his New York boutique. In 1954, she moved to Mexico with her husband. There she started a papier-mâché studio and went on to create amazing work that was collected by Peggy Guggenheim and sold to stores such as Neiman Marcus. In 1966 after seeing her work copied and mass produced, Gemma closed her shop. She moved back to the United States and contiued to work and expanded into tiles and jewelry. Mary Tyloer Moore and other hollywood celebrities commissioned work from her.