Full-Size 1920s Wax Mannequin Pierre Imans

Antique French Wax Mannequin by Pierre Imans (1910–1920)

This stunning full-size French wax mannequin, crafted by the renowned Pierre Imans, dates back to 1910–1920. Originally created for high-end Parisian "magasins" (department stores), she once graced elegant shop windows, showcasing the latest fashions, hats, and jewelry of the era.

Mannequins like this are incredibly rare today, as time has claimed many of these delicate figures. But this beauty has survived completely original, untouched by restoration. She features implanted human hair, striking blue glass eyes, and an expression so lifelike and captivating that she seems to hold a quiet presence of her own. Her gaze is slightly angled upward, adding to her unique charm.

Her head and bust are crafted from wax, while her body is a blend of fabric and papier-mâché, ensuring a graceful yet sturdy form. Her arms are made of a composite material.

I love dressing her in different styles, and she looks breathtaking in every era, though she has an especially mesmerizing presence as a flapper girl. A true survivor of time, she stands as a rare and exquisite piece of fashion history, carrying with her the elegance and allure of early 20th-century Paris.

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