BOSSONS REPRESENT MANY CULTURES AND LIFE STYLES
The
World Connection
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MR. WANG - was released for one year in 1996 as an annual members only piece for the International Bossons Collectors Society (IBCS). It is actually the 2nd edition of Mr. Wang and the original sculpture was completed by Fred Wright in 1962 but was never placed into production. The original edition, as completed by Fred Wright, is here pictured to the right of the IBCS edition (note the elegant yellow collar and hat). Fred Wright was Resident Sculptor and Art Director at Bossons, 1957-72. When it was released to members, the IBCS edition sold for $85, and is now commanding prices from $200-450.
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Mikado & Geisha |
B. JAPAN MIKADO & GEISHA - The 14" tall Wall Hanging Ornaments were carved originally in 1963 by Fred Wright. These wall ornaments exemplify the fact that Bossons also made plaster art other than the well known "Character Wall Masks" called "heads". They are elegant, yet mysterious, strikingly detailed and further examples of the exceptional artistry found in Bossons Artware. They are considered rare and were marketed by Bossons for two years. Today, a Mikado or Geisha in mint condition are each from $700-900.
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NORTH AFRICA.
With small body, and very large ears Fennec Fox is one of the many fabulous wildlife creations from Bossons, produced as part of the Fraser-Art limited editions. Only known are three or four of these little characters modeled by Mrs. Alice Brindley in 1983. A Fennec Fox sold at auction, IBCS 2000 Meeting, Tampa FL. for $2100. |
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SPAIN
One of the most elegant composite studies, Espana is the only male and female study from Bossons. It was modeled by Fred Wright in 1959, and very few were made. The first discovery was made in 1988. Espana is usually found in deplorable condition! A beautiful specimen of Espana which Don restored and sold to a collector in 1998, was sold later in the same year at auction on Ebay for a winning bid of $6500. In poor condition, Espana can be purchased for under $900. |
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UNITED STATES
Another composite study in plaster art, released is 1990, is Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and Chief Sitting Bull, modeled by Alice Brindley. It is a limited edition of 9500 pieces and each example is numbered. Current retail price for this Bossons, new in original box with certificate, is $185-225.
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