This is a wonderful piece of mid-century home styling—a matching pair of original vintage 1950s/1960s Duron chalkware African wall plaques.
These highly expressive, hand-painted plaster busts feature a smiling boy and girl, complete with hand-painted gold, red, and white jewelry accents. This style of cultural wall art was a hallmark of the mid-20th century "kitsch" home decor movement in the UK, popularized by studios like Duron and Bossons. They look fantastic displayed side-by-side on a retro or mid-century themed wall.
Key Details:
- Era: 1950s / 1960s Mid-Century
- Material: Chalkware / Plaster of Paris
- Design: Matching male and female stylized African wall masks/busts with hanging fixtures on the reverse.
Condition:
Genuine vintage items in good condition for their age. As is typical with fragile chalkware from this era, there are a few tiny flea-bites and minor white flecks showing where the paint has naturally flaked or rubbed away over the decades (please see photos for exact cosmetic details). No structural cracks or major damage.