Hollywood Regency Gilded Chinoiserie Statue Wise Man

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The Universal Statuary Corp. 1958 in Chicago, Ill was a producer of chalkware statues.
Around the mid-century era there was … Read more The Universal Statuary Corp. 1958 in Chicago, Ill was a producer of chalkware statues.
Around the mid-century era there was a lot of interest in the oriental culture, which resulted in many chinoiserie elements in home decor and furniture. This statue might have been in use as a lamp and could easily be turned back into one again if wanted.
This tall (25.8”) gilded statue of an Oriental man in a robe with flute was totally in line with this fascination with the Far East at that time. See less