Rare Mid-Century Modern "Jousting Knight" Fiberglass Wall Art Sculpture in Style of Finesse Originals

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Amazing Mid Century in the style of Finesse Originals, it might be but the marking says “Bortin”in bottom corner. I … Read more Amazing Mid Century in the style of Finesse Originals, it might be but the marking says “Bortin”in bottom corner. I assume was artist of this piece of a jousting knight wall sculpture. Known for their mid-century modern aesthetic, these pieces were popular in the 1960s and 1970s and were typically made from hand-poured fiberglass to achieve a heavy, metallic look. A medieval jousting knight in full plate armor on a caparisoned horse. The sculpture includes a jousting lance and a separate decorative shield wall hanging. Most of these reliefs are made of high-quality fiberglass, though they are often designed to resemble cast metal like bronze or pewter. See less