1970's Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Tusk Sculpture on Brass Base, Chapman Style

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This vintage Hollywood Regency decorative sculpture features a single curved "tusk" form in a warm ivory tone, mounted in banded … Read more This vintage Hollywood Regency decorative sculpture features a single curved "tusk" form in a warm ivory tone, mounted in banded brass fittings atop a squared brass base — a hallmark of the "safari chic" decor popularized by Chapman Manufacturing Co. in the 1970s and highly collected today.
Based on the material's appearance and construction, this is a faux tusk (resin or composite), consistent with how Chapman and similar makers originally produced this decor category — not genuine ivory. No manufacturer's mark is present on this example, so it's offered as Chapman-style rather than attributed.
From the estate of William "Bill" Springall, founder of Springall Travel-Tour in Oklahoma City (established 1963). Springall was a noted world traveler, and this piece reflects the bold, glamorous style favored by well-traveled collectors of the era.
Dimensions: 22" total, height base - 4" x 4"
Materials: Resin or composite tusk, brass base and fittings
Period: 1970s
Country of Origin: United States (unconfirmed; Chapman style)
Condition: Good vintage condition. Brass shows light tarnishing/patina consistent with age. No cracks or chips to the tusk form.
Style: Hollywood Regency, Chapman Style, Safari Chic See less