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Vintage Mid-Century Chalkware Plaster Busts Wall Hanging Pair 6" Unsigned

Regular price $14.99

Artist Unknown
Vintage Man and Woman Wall Busts
Hand-Painted Plaster (Chalkware)
Approx. 6.5" x 5"
Unsigned


This pair of vintage wall-hanging busts captures the aesthetic of mid-century chalkware, featuring a stylized man and woman in formal attire. The gentleman is shown in a black bowler hat and tuxedo, while the lady wears a ruffled pink dress and matching hat. These pieces are emblematic of 1940s-1950s home decor, characterized by their expressive features and hand-applied pigments.


• Integrated metal wire loops on the reverse for wall display
• Traditional chalkware construction with solid plaster core
• Dimensions: Man 6.5" H x 4.25" W; Woman 6" H x 5" W


Condition: Fair vintage condition with prominent paint chips and losses, most notably on the woman's nose and the edges of both hats. The surface exhibits age-appropriate crazing and minor abrasions, though the structure remains stable.