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Re: Antique statue
There’s a mark on the base by the tree stump. Can you read what it says?
Re: Antique statue
I think it says Marwal IND. I’m going to try to add some photos.
In reply to Re: Antique statue by MarkBlemish
Re: Antique statue
MarWal Ind Ernest Rancoulet is what I’m finding so far. One sold on eBay for about $30 with about $100 shipping https://www.ebay.com/itm/MarWal-Rancoulet-19-Statue-Of-Man-Woman-And-Child-Chalkware-Scupture-/284135617204?hash=item4227cd72b4%3Ag%3ASAMAAOSw6VJfFOO6&nma=true&si=QMSfugiI7JYu6ibmCqtjVRuMRiQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
One is being auctioned for a lot more. Would be interesting to see if it sells and what for https://www.ebay.com/itm/MCM-Marwal-Rancoulet-19-Grecian-Man-Boy-Girl-Lady-with-Child-Sculpture-Statue-/274303926514
I’ll keep looking and add to this if I find more info. I don’t think the higher priced one will sell for that amount.
There’s info here, not about your particular sculpture, but about the company and what some were selling for http://www.harryrinker.com/col-1181.html
Some more MarWal info here http://archive.knoxnews.com/entertainment/columnists/joe-rosson/joe-rosson-chalkwares-value-depends-on-pieces-shape-and-condition-of-paint-ep-303750059-355047721.html
From my googled info I’d guess your sculpture is from the 50’s or 60’s, affordable decor made from chalkware. I only found the one that sold on eBay. A guess from value based on that would be from $25 to $125 but that’s a total guess from googled MarWal items.