Early 20th Century French Big Mama Papier Mache Bakery Advertising Head Display

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About the Item

Early 20th Century French Big Mama Papier Mache Bakery Advertising Head Display My name is big Mama, I bake wholesome cakes and would have given big hugs when you needed. An early 20th Century hand crafted papier Mache French bakers promotional advertising head. This resembles a theatre head, but it is not since it has a reinforced pine frame at its base and was originally attached to a larger solid figure of sorts which had be damaged badly over the years and fallen apart. This item was uncovered in Paris earlier this month in an old grocery store. A great characterful object that just makes you smile. Size in inches: H 18” x W 16” x D 18” (approx.) Origin: France (Paris) Date: Early 20th Century Item Condition: Aged This item is naturally aged with surface wear and loss with tears. As it’s made from paper the object has lost some of its painted surface and due to it age the paper has cracked in areas as we have tried to show. It’s a solid piece and very stable in form as it sat in the same part of the store for over 30 years. The pine base is also firmly attached as shown. 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: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4304243764172

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