Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This is an expressive, life-sized seated female figure crafted from sculpted paper, wire armature, and papier-mâché with a layered earth-toned patina. Signed and dated 'Feb '96', it showcases dramatic, elongated proportions reminiscent of modern figurative studio craft from the late 20th century.
Story
Created in February 1996, this stylized figure transforms humble kraft paper and paste into graceful, sculptural drapery and dramatic, elongated limbs.
Maker / Origin
Signed by an artist monogramming 'Kee', this piece originates from the vibrant studio craft movement of the 1980s and 1990s. Artists working in this medium elevated paper sculpture from folk art traditions into gallery-caliber, monumental decorative forms.
Condition & Value
Appears structurally sound with gentle age-appropriate dust, handling wear, and minor edge softening typical of fibrous paper art. Excellent overall decorative condition.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.