Vintage 1960s Van Guard Studios Spanish Soldier Don Quixote Conquistador Wall Plaques – A Pair

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Striking vintage 1960s Spanish Conquistador wall plaques produced by Van Guard Studios, a company known for dramatic mid-century decorative wall … Read more Striking vintage 1960s Spanish Conquistador wall plaques produced by Van Guard Studios, a company known for dramatic mid-century decorative wall art.

This matching set features dimensional sculpted conquistador soldiers mounted on textured faux-wood panels. Each figure wears metallic armor with hand-painted red garments and holds traditional weaponry including a sword and halberd. The dimensional relief and dark wood-tone background give the pieces a bold mid-century Brutalist / Spanish Revival aesthetic.

Pieces like these were popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s and were commonly displayed in dens, bars, or Spanish-style homes. Their sculptural depth makes them feel almost like small wall statues and they make a striking statement on a vintage gallery wall.

These plaques are molded hollow wall sculptures, which gives them a substantial weight while still being designed to hang on a wall. The back features two recessed hanging holes, designed to mount securely onto two nails or screws in the wall. This dual-mount system helps distribute the weight and keeps the plaque level when displayed.

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15 inches tall x 11 inches wide each See less