Vintage Female Mannequin Bust in Painted Moulded Plastic, c. 1960s

A vintage female mannequin bust, dating from the 1960s, made in painted moulded plastic and characterised by its elongated neck, oversized eyes and stylised facial features.

Its distinctive proportions and expressive decoration reflect the bold visual language of the British Mod era, recalling the iconic fashion imagery associated with models such as Twiggy during the 1960s.

Description

The piece

This vintage female mannequin head captures the optimistic spirit of 1960s shop display design through its highly stylised proportions and expressive facial features. The elongated neck supports a rounded head with large painted eyes, delicately modelled lips, rosy cheeks and short sculpted hair, creating a figure that immediately recalls the visual language of British fashion photography during the Mod era.

Today, these features are closely associated with models such as Twiggy, whose distinctive look became one of the defining images of 1960s fashion and popular culture.

Made from painted moulded plastic, the bust was originally intended as a shop display piece, although today it is equally appreciated as a decorative object in its own right. Its sculptural silhouette gives it a strong visual presence while retaining the lightness and charm typical of period retail display design.

The restrained colour palette of cream, black and warm orange details enhances its graphic character without overwhelming the simplicity of the form.

Where it works best

An eye-catching piece for a dressing room, boutique, creative studio, display cabinet or bookcase.

Its sculptural silhouette also makes it a striking decorative object in interiors inspired by 1960s design, Pop Art or eclectic vintage collections.

Technical details

Type: Female mannequin head

Date:  c. 1960s

Material: Painted moulded plastic

Colour: Cream with black and orange painted details

Style: Mod / Pop-inspired design

Function: Display mannequin head

Dimensions:

• Approx. 41 cm high × 16 cm wide × 18 cm deep
• (16.1 × 6.3 × 7.1 in)

Condition

Good vintage condition, with signs of age and use consistent with its period.

The original painted finish remains well preserved. A small crack is present at the base of the neck, as shown in the photographs. This does not affect the stability or display of the piece.

Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of the condition.

Decorative accessories shown in the photographs are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale.

A distinctive example of 1960s shop display design whose sculptural form continues to make a striking decorative statement.