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This monumental vintage sculpture depicts a 16th-century-style Spanish conquistador dressed in ornate armor, a plumed helmet, and a dramatically draped …
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This monumental vintage sculpture depicts a 16th-century-style Spanish conquistador dressed in ornate armor, a plumed helmet, and a dramatically draped cloak. Standing approximately 31 inches tall, it makes an imposing statement piece for an executive office, library, entryway, Spanish Revival interior, Old World study, theatrical display, or historical décor collection.
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Brand/Artist/Country of Origin: Unknown; Marwal Style
Item Description: Large freestanding Spanish conquistador figure rendered in painted chalkware or composition plaster
Design Details: Bearded conquistador wearing an engraved plumed helmet, breastplate, articulated arm armor, fitted breeches, tall boots, and sword; sculpted tree-trunk support; layered cloak painted in a rich copper-bronze finish; raised ornamental detailing throughout the armor
Age Range: Circa 1960s–1970s
Dimensions: Approximately 31 inches tall; round base measures approximately 9 inches in diameter
Materials: Molded chalkware or composition plaster with hand-applied metallic painted finishes
Color Palette: Antique bronze, copper, gold, silver, brown, and black
Design Styles: Spanish Revival, Renaissance Revival, Old World, Continental, Mediterranean, Traditional
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 9ʺD × 31ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Plaster
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Condition Vintage: Approximately 50–65 years old Used Visible chips and small losses along the lower base reveal the lighter chalkware … moreCondition Vintage: Approximately 50–65 years old Used Visible chips and small losses along the lower base reveal the lighter chalkware beneath the painted finish Scattered scratches, scuffs, abrasions, and finish wear are present throughout Metallic bronze, copper, and silver finishes show age-related variation, rubbing, and discoloration Minor wear is visible along raised details, garment folds, armor edges, and the helmet plume Small casting irregularities and surface imperfections are consistent with molded chalkware construction No obvious major cracks, large breaks, or missing components are visible in the supplied photographs Due to its chalkware construction, the statue should be handled carefully and securely supported from the base Please review all photographs closely for the most accurate representation of condition less
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