Gemma Taccogna Vintage Hatstand Mexico Rare Art USA Cal Studied w Marc Chagall - Work in Guggenheim Collection Start Price USD 2,000.00 Current Price USD 2,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 End Time Friday, September 12, 2008 Location Nova Scotia See more about 'Gemma Taccogna Vintage Hatstand Mexico Rare Art USA Cal' Description Gemma Taccogna  1923-2007...,Papier Mache Hatstand -signed on bottom.It is aprox 11 3/4 inches by 8 3/4 inches wide by 6 3/4 inches from front to back .Condition near mint-with minor nick on bottom front.Has pearl with embossed raised gold design .     Gemma was born in Italy in 1923 ,moved to mexico in 1954 to open up a Paper Mache studio and created  a lot of exceptional pieces their until 1966,when she moved to Palos Verdes -California .She studied under Marc Chagall at one time and her Paper Mache Hatstands are in The Guggerenheim Collection.Considered to be the Paper Mache artist of America - Genius in Design . One now  listed on Ebay  for $1,500 in poor condition,one other for $2,000 1/3 size but in top condition . Some are Rare - Barbershop Design, highly sought after.Modest opening .$.2000..included -Free shipping with tracking Number...Thanks for looking.Have a great Day. Place a Bid!