(3) Group of Venetian Carnival Masks inc. N. Kniel
A group of (3) Venetian paper mache carnival masks including a full face mask by Si Lucia Imports having a white craquelure face with a gold and bronze mask and gold lips featuring a crown of black & white feathers; and two masks by Nicholas Kniel: one a partial face mask having a dressing of black feathers and red and black roses featuring a black & red lace hair piece; the other a partial face cat mask having a checkered pattern with areas of gold & black as well as music sheet motifs, both having black handles. Each marked on the interior. Measurements are for largest piece.
18 in
Condition Report: Overall good condition having wear and loss commensurate with age throughout.
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A group of (3) Venetian paper mache carnival masks including a full face mask by Si Lucia Imports having a white craquelure face with a gold and bronze mask and gold lips featuring a crown of black & white feathers; and two masks by Nicholas Kniel: one a partial face mask having a dressing of black feathers and red and black roses featuring a black & red lace hair piece; the other a partial face cat mask having a checkered pattern with areas of gold & black as well as music sheet motifs, both having black handles. Each marked on the interior. Measurements are for largest piece.
18 in
Condition Report: Overall good condition having wear and loss commensurate with age throughout.