Butterfly

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This porcelain lady was inspired by a ball gown designed by Charles James in 1955. The gown was created for Mrs William Randolph Hearst Jr. Later a small number were produced by the designers studio for the retailer Lord & Taylor. Charles James exploited the transparency of fabric, especially tulle, by layering unusual combinations of colors which together made complex depth of tone.
16 inches, painted eyes.