This chalkware wall hanging measures approximately 6.5 inches high by 4.5 inches wide. The maker is unknown, but the style and finish suggest a mid-20th-century piece, likely dating from the 1940s through the 1960s.
The subject appears to be a stylized classical female bust, strongly reminiscent of the Venus de Milo or a similar Greco-Roman sculpture. Whether it’s a direct reference or a generic classical motif, this kind of imagery was extremely popular in American decorative chalkware during the postwar period.
The piece is finished in silver paint and remains intact, with visible surface wear consistent with age and prior display. No structural damage noted—just honest patina doing its thing.
Estimated value: approximately $5.
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