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Charming vintage Humpty Dumpty shelf-sitting figure, crafted from hollow papier-mâché with a wonderfully expressive face and traditional folk-art character.
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Charming vintage Humpty Dumpty shelf-sitting figure, crafted from hollow papier-mâché with a wonderfully expressive face and traditional folk-art character.
This delightful nursery-rhyme figure features rosy cheeks, expressive blue-gray eyes, a whimsical smile, and a jaunty blue cap. He wears a muted blue suit with a textured cream collar, red bow tie, and decorative buttons. His dangling legs and rounded body allow him to sit independently along the edge of a shelf, mantel, or cabinet.
The figure exhibits a richly textured, hand-finished appearance with individually modeled details and a beautifully subdued color palette. Its design recalls traditional European and American nursery-rhyme folk art.
An engaging decorative collectible for lovers of folk art, nursery-rhyme memorabilia, antique-inspired interiors, and whimsical decorative objects.
Dimensions: Approximately 12 inches overall height and 6 inches front to back.
Material: Hollow papier-mâché with painted finish.
Origin and maker: Unknown.
Age: Vintage; precise production period undetermined.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 6ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper Mache
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cornflower Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with visible surface texture, age-related wear, minor paint loss, and areas of discoloration. Small gaps or separations … moreGood vintage condition with visible surface texture, age-related wear, minor paint loss, and areas of discoloration. Small gaps or separations are visible around certain applied details, including the cap and collar. Painted facial features and decorative details remain well defined. The figure sits independently as intended. Please review photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. less
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