Lot 256: Van Craig (American 20th/21st Century)

Van Craig (American 20th/21st Century)
Queen of the Gossamer Web Throne
Figural Papier-Mache and mixed media sculpture featuring surreal elongated female figure seated on a throne beneath a twisting tree canopy detailed in spider web motif, The figure wearing a bejeweled headdress having antennas and richly painted facial features, holding a mannequin head, raised on an organic-form base
Signed on doll’s neck Van Craig
Height of throne 30 inches
Provenance: Property from a Park Avenue New York City Collector

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Estimate: $400- $800

Auction Date: May 30, 2026