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Paweł Althamer & Monika Szambelan - Rare Handmade Textile Sculpture (ca. 1990)

This rare collectible is part of the iconic series of miniature dolls (widely known as the “Businessmen” series) that the duo handcrafted in their Warsaw studio in the early 1990s (Atelier Althamer Warszawa-Polska).

The figure stands out for its surreal, exaggerated proportions, elongated face, and extremely detailed, handmade clothing (green jacket, plaid trousers, tie, and miniature leather shoes).

• Artist: Paweł Althamer & Monika Szambelan
• Object: Textile sculpture / Art Doll
• Period: Early 1990s (ca. 1990–1993)
• Origin: Atelier Althamer, Warsaw (Poland)
• Height: 33 cm
• Signature / Label: Unsigned / No label (as is customary for this early series)
• Condition: In very good, original condition

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Paweł Althamer & Monika Szambelan - Zeldzame handgemaakte textielsculptuur (ca. 1990)

Dit zeldzame verzamelobject maakt deel uit van de iconische serie miniatuurpoppen (veelal bekend als de 'Businessmen'-reeks) die het duo begin jaren 90 met de hand vervaardigde in hun atelier in Warschau (Atelier Althamer Warszawa-Polska).

De figuur valt op door de surrealistisch overdreven proporties, het langgerekte gezicht en de uiterst gedetailleerde, handgemaakte kleding (groene jas, geruite broek, stropdas en miniatuur lederen schoenen).

• Kunstenaar: Paweł Althamer & Monika Szambelan
• Object: Textielsculptuur / Art Doll
• Periode: Begin jaren 90 (ca. 1990-1993)
• Herkomst: Atelier Althamer, Warschau (Polen)
• Hoogte: 33 cm
• Signatuur / Label: Niet gemerkt / Geen label (zoals gebruikelijk voor deze vroege serie)
• Staat: In zeer goede, originele staat

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Sculpture, Paweł Althamer & Monika Szambelan - Handgemaakte textielsculptuur - ca. 1990 - 33 cm - Cotton, Linen, wool, Leather

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This unsigned, handmade textile sculpture by Paweł Althamer and Monika Szambelan, made circa 1990 for the Businessmen series, is crafted from cotton, linen, wool and leather and measures 23 × 33 × 14 cm.

Sculpture, Paweł Althamer & Monika Szambelan - Handgemaakte textielsculptuur - ca. 1990 - 33 cm - Cotton, Linen, wool, Leather

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This unsigned, handmade textile sculpture by Paweł Althamer and Monika Szambelan, made circa 1990 for the Businessmen series, is crafted from cotton, linen, wool and leather and measures 23 × 33 × 14 cm.

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