Mannequin - Vintage Sculptural Female Bust with Detachable Head 80s-90s – Long-Neck Shop Display – 51 cm - Plastic
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Vintage sculptural female bust with a detachable head, made of hard moulded plastic, standing 51 cm tall with a 26 cm width and 21 cm depth, dating from the 1980s–1990s and in good used condition with signs of aging.
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Description from the seller
Striking vintage female mannequin bust featuring an elegant elongated neck, sculptural shoulder line and highly distinctive violet-purple eyes, complemented by dark painted eyebrows, subtle eye make-up and unusual glossy golden-yellow lips.
The dramatically elongated neck and stylised facial features give this mannequin a particularly elegant, almost sculptural appearance, characteristic of professional fashion and retail display design from the late 20th century.
This distinctive long-neck design has remained popular for decades, with related display models still produced today. The present example is an earlier professional shop-display mannequin from the second half of the 20th century, most likely dating from the 1980s–1990s.
Originally designed for use in fashion boutiques, department stores, millinery shops and salons to display wigs, hats, scarves, jewellery, eyewear and other fashion accessories. The detachable head can be repositioned on its internal mounting system, allowing the direction of the face to be adjusted for display.
Made from hard moulded plastic, with hand-applied and painted facial details. The contrast between the warm skin tone, striking violet eyes and golden lips gives the mannequin a strong vintage character and makes it particularly decorative even when displayed without accessories.
Moulded markings include “WW”, the number “5” and a small factory symbol. The exact manufacturer has not been identified.
Today, vintage professional mannequin heads and busts are increasingly appreciated not only as pieces of retail and fashion history, but also as unusual decorative and collectible objects. This example would make an eye-catching addition to a boutique, vintage clothing store, hair salon, dressing room, photography studio, fashion collection or eclectic interior.
Condition
Authentic used vintage condition with visible surface marks, scratches, small stains, discolouration and wear to the painted facial details, consistent with age and its former professional use. A slight irregularity is visible along one moulded seam near the lower shoulder section.
The mannequin remains stable, complete and functional, with an attractive overall appearance and genuine vintage character.
Please study the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the condition description.
Dimensions
Height: 51 cm
Width: 26 cm
Depth: 21 cm
Striking vintage female mannequin bust featuring an elegant elongated neck, sculptural shoulder line and highly distinctive violet-purple eyes, complemented by dark painted eyebrows, subtle eye make-up and unusual glossy golden-yellow lips.
The dramatically elongated neck and stylised facial features give this mannequin a particularly elegant, almost sculptural appearance, characteristic of professional fashion and retail display design from the late 20th century.
This distinctive long-neck design has remained popular for decades, with related display models still produced today. The present example is an earlier professional shop-display mannequin from the second half of the 20th century, most likely dating from the 1980s–1990s.
Originally designed for use in fashion boutiques, department stores, millinery shops and salons to display wigs, hats, scarves, jewellery, eyewear and other fashion accessories. The detachable head can be repositioned on its internal mounting system, allowing the direction of the face to be adjusted for display.
Made from hard moulded plastic, with hand-applied and painted facial details. The contrast between the warm skin tone, striking violet eyes and golden lips gives the mannequin a strong vintage character and makes it particularly decorative even when displayed without accessories.
Moulded markings include “WW”, the number “5” and a small factory symbol. The exact manufacturer has not been identified.
Today, vintage professional mannequin heads and busts are increasingly appreciated not only as pieces of retail and fashion history, but also as unusual decorative and collectible objects. This example would make an eye-catching addition to a boutique, vintage clothing store, hair salon, dressing room, photography studio, fashion collection or eclectic interior.
Condition
Authentic used vintage condition with visible surface marks, scratches, small stains, discolouration and wear to the painted facial details, consistent with age and its former professional use. A slight irregularity is visible along one moulded seam near the lower shoulder section.
The mannequin remains stable, complete and functional, with an attractive overall appearance and genuine vintage character.
Please study the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the condition description.
Dimensions
Height: 51 cm
Width: 26 cm
Depth: 21 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Style
Vintage
Title
Vintage Sculptural Female Bust with Detachable Head 80s-90s – Long-Neck Shop Display – 51 cm
Country of origin
Unknown
Material
Plastic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
51 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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