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Armoured Warrior Decorative Statue (plaster/chalkware) on Original Oval Wooden Base — Sword & Defeated Head

Decorative armoured warrior statue (plaster/chalkware) on original oval wooden base, 21 x 60 cm. Detailed modelling but heavy surface wear, paint loss, chips and significant base flaking — excellent restoration or display project.

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Lot: a finely modelled armoured warrior figure, confirmed plaster/chalkware, shown standing with a sword and a defeated head at his side on an original oval wooden display base. The sculpted armour and facial detail are crisp in form; the piece has a dark painted/patina finish with extensive wear that exposes lighter substrate in places and highlights the sculpting.

This piece suits decorative use, restoration or theatrical/retail display — a statement object for a collector of classical or militaria-inspired décor, a restorer wanting a project piece, or a prop/visual merchandiser seeking dramatic, wearable sculpture. The compact footprint makes it suitable for mantle, desk or display cabinet presentation once stabilised.

  • Includes: single plaster/chalkware warrior statue mounted on an original oval wooden base
  • Condition: used — significant surface wear, paint/patina loss, small chips and losses to high details; dust and dirt visible in recesses
  • Base: original wooden base with heavy paint flaking, exposed/crumbly wood and residue around edges
  • Measurements: 21 x 60 cm (dimensions supplied by warehouse)
  • Working status: N/A (decorative object)
  • Known faults: heavy paint and finish loss across figure, chips on decorative edges, heavy flaking and wood loss to base, possible old adhesive/residue; no visible maker’s marks or signature