First third of the 20th century

France

A Fancy or catherinette's Bibi representing a dragonfly head with its wings! Structure in copper, gold and black painted paper mâché, with half-spheres glued on for the eyes. Wings with a wire frame applied with painted cotton gauze. Naturally fragile collector's item (several gaps in the wings), it shows the patina of time. Average condition of colour and conservation.

Dimensions: head size 49 cm, diameter 21 cm, length of the wings 19 cm.