Original head for a boudoir doll (salon doll), representative of the European Art Deco aesthetic of the 1920s and 1930s. This handcrafted piece is made of pressed fabric with a hand-painted finish, highlighting its expressive green eyes, defined red lips, and cheeks with original rosy patina.
Object History: Boudoir dolls became an indispensable decorative accessory in the bedrooms of high society in France and Spain during the interwar period. Unlike children's toys, these pieces were objects of fashion and interior design, often dressed in complex silks and laces.
Technical details:
- Period: 1920s – 1930s
- Technique: Stuffed, pressed, and hand-polychromed fabric
- Height: approx. 13 cm (5.1 inches)
- Width: approx. 10 cm (3.9 inches)
- Depth: approx. 6 cm (2.4 inches)
- Material: Linen, Cotton, Mineral pigments
- Condition: Preserved in its original found state. It shows clear signs of age, including time spots, darkening of the textile, and wear on the paint, which guarantees its historical authenticity.
Usage Value: This specimen is ideal for collectors specialized in antique textiles or for restorers looking for an authentic base for the reconstruction of a period salon doll.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.
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