April 16, 2024
Antique Black Americana Vargas Young Black Man fishing Wax Figurine New Orlean
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Measuring approximately 5.5 inches high (not including the stand), this highly sought after Black Vargas wax figure which is mounted on its original wooden platform, is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Conception Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-century-New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.From approximately 1915 through the 1930's, Mrs. Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the artistry of her father who also sculpted in wax, crafted a variety of wax dolls inspired by the black folk she saw on New Orleans's street corners while growing up. Sold exclusively at the time through Harriet's, of 318 Rue Royale in the French Quarter of New Orleans, the completely hand-made, one-of-a-kind dolls are seldom found on today's market due to their inherently fragile nature, making them highly sought after in the Black Memorabilia Collectible arena.This figure represent a young man holding on his shoulder a bag of cotton.Vargas wax figures are distinctly characterized by their interesting but highly exaggerated facial features. This young man/teenager wears simple clothes all constructed of actual cloth fabric that was coated with a fine layer of clear wax to stiffen.Condition: Fingers are missing, hat broke, fish is missing his tail.I will be listing more
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