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489

Paul Crees, Maria Callas as Tosca.

A 1997 unique wax doll by Paul Crees of Maria Callas in costume for

the roll of Tosca. One of a kind. Signed and inscribed, Paul Crees - 1999

- One of a Kind”.”

Paul Crees studied stage design at drama college and he began his

career as a wardrobe assistant on the musical Gone With The Wind at

the Drury Lane Theatre. Next he was engaged as a scenic designer for

Harkers Studio in London and designed sets and costumes for the Royal

Shakespeare Company and Glyndeboume, amongst many others. His

partner Peter Coe also has a theatre background.Crees is regarded as a

master of the poured wax doll, which enjoyed its heyday when legendary

Victorian doll makers such as Pierotti, Marsh, Montanari, Meech and

Peck. The maximum editions produced by Crees are of 50 pieces each ,

though most are much smaller editions and some are one- offs.

27in. (68.58cm)

€1,000-€1,500

Large Image & Place Bid Lot 489 The Eclectic Collector - Saturday 13 June 2015