Vintage Medieval Knight Statue in Armor with Sword and Shield on Wooden Base from Artigianale, 1950s

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A striking and massive tabletop sculpture depicting a medieval knight in full armor with a sword and crossed shield, crafted … Read more A striking and massive tabletop sculpture depicting a medieval knight in full armor with a sword and crossed shield, crafted from heavy metal casting on a wooden base in the mid-20th century.

· Subject and Style: Proud figure of a standing medieval warrior wearing a closed helmet, breastplate decorated with a cross on his chest, a sword held in his right hand, and a large shield with a cross in his left. The plaque on the front of the base reads "11th Century," identifying the historical period of the subject depicted.

· Material and Finish: Solid heavy metal casting with a silver finish and dark burnishing that enhances the details of the plate armor and chain mail; permanently mounted on a shaped solid wood plinth with an attached identification plaque.

· Ideal for: Collectors of militaria and medieval armor, enthusiasts of historical objects, or as a solemn furnishing accessory for professional offices, libraries, and living rooms.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Figurative tabletop sculpture.

Brand / Manufacture / Attribution: Unsigned, not attributable to a specific artist; work attributable to European manufacturing.

Materials: Patinated heavy metal, solid wood base.

Period: Attributed to the 20th century (Vintage).

Dimensions: Width 19 cm. Depth 15 cm. Total height 42 cm. Weight 6.50 kg

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Solid, heavy, and intact casting; well-defined details of the frame, uniform patina, and a perfectly stable fixed wooden base.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to best illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

Shipping is carried out with professional and well-protected packaging, with tracked and insured shipments. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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