Statue Of A Popular Figure Made Of Polychrome Cast Iron

A charming little cast-iron sculpture depicting a folk character wearing a blue jacket, a red vest, and a hat.

He appears to be holding a small tool or object in his right hand while intently observing what he is holding in the other, in an expressive and humorous pose.

The piece retains traces of its original polychrome paint applied to the cast iron.

The significant wear on the paint attests to its age and gives it a beautiful patina of use.

This type of subject was frequently produced in Germany, France, or Belgium in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a decorative object, mantelpiece ornament, or sometimes a popular collector’s item.

Period: late 19th century
Material: polychrome cast iron
Subject: folk figure / genre scene
Height: 15 cm

• Significant wear to the polychrome paint.
• Small chips and scuffs.
• Cast iron is sound and stable.
• Attractive collector’s piece despite the missing paint.