Vintage Lady Pincushion Gemma Taccogna Style Paper Mache Folk Art 7.5” for Sale

Vintage Lady Pincushion Gemma Taccogna Style Paper Mache Folk Art 7.5” For Sale

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Vintage Lady Pincushion Gemma Taccogna Style Paper Mache Folk Art 7.5”:
$34.95

Charming Vintage Lady Pincushion – Gemma Taccogna Style Folk ArtBeautiful and unusual vintage lady pincushion featuring an expressive hand-painted face, delicate facial details, sculpted hairstyle, and lovely coral-pink clothing with raised floral embellishments.Reminiscent of the whimsical papier-mâché creations of artist Gemma Taccogna, this delightful piece has a lightweight, hard composition body with a painted finish.Details:* Approximately 3.5” wide and 7.5” tall, excluding pins
* Lightweight, molded papier-mâché or composition-type material
* Beautifully painted facial features
* Coral-pink clothing with decorative raised details
* Fabric pincushion hat with pearl-headed pins
* Unmarked; maker and exact age unknown
* Vintage condition with age-related wearHistory and Condition:Discovered at a Goodwill in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, several years ago.Originally attached to a pink-painted rigid cardboard tube approximately 12 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. The tube was removed and is no longer included.The figure is now offered as a standalone decorative pincushion.Attribution:This piece resembles the work of Gemma Taccogna and vintage reproductions inspired by her designs. It is unsigned and is being sold as a Taccogna-style piece, not as an authenticated original.A lovely addition to a vintage sewing collection, folk-art display, or sewing-room décor.Sold as pictured with pins. Related Items: