Curious Little Pair of Smiling Chalkware Busts (Flat Backs) hand-stitched I left it attached to

I left it attached to backing board on which it was originally mounted as it could not easily be removed

but I'd say sisters as the one in blue is a bit taller (and I might venture to say a bit homelier--of course making her my favorite

and perhaps Hovsepian held on to it precisely because that student went on to great art world fame

There is a thin line near the top edge of the canvas that I believe is a dirt stain

Curious Little Pair of Smiling Chalkware Busts (Flat Backs) hand-stitched I left it attached toPure joy on a week where joy is needed where one can find it. These two seem forever companions to me, so they must stay together. What wonderfully open smiling faces. And I love that their hair looks a bit like draped grapes too, as if they were at a bacchanal. Taller: 2 5 8; Shorter: 2 1 4. Plaster, with flat backs, light in weight. They will stand up tall on a flat surface. Great condition.