Vintage Welded Steel Biplane Sculpture on Slag/Lava Rock Base — Mid-Century Industrial Folk Art

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Description

Hand-welded biplane sculpture with great workshop character: torch-cut sheet-metal wings, wire-truss fuselage, and a rugged slag/lava stone base with natural … Read more Hand-welded biplane sculpture with great workshop character: torch-cut sheet-metal wings, wire-truss fuselage, and a rugged slag/lava stone base with natural mineral patina. The prop turns by hand and the plane sits in a gentle climb, giving the piece a lively, mid-century/industrial folk-art vibe. One-of-a-kind desk or shelf statement for an aviation fan.

Dimensions
10" H × 12.5" W × 11.5" D
Weight: 3 lb 10 oz

Materials
Welded steel/iron, slag/lava stone

Styles
Industrial, Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art

Period
Mid to Late 20th Century

Item Type
Vintage, artist-made

Color
Gray, black, verdigris accents

Condition
Good vintage condition with honest workshop patina: light oxidation, small bends/waves to thin sheet edges, and surface marks consistent with hand-made construction. Stable on the stone base; ready to display. See photos.

Place of Origin
Unknown

Shipping
Seller-managed parcel shipping. Packed with foam and double-boxed; estimated boxed weight 6–7 lb. Local pickup welcome. See less