Afro Caribbean Art Appraisal

African American Victorian Style Debutante Figurine

This is a decorative collector's figurine depicting an African American woman in Victorian-inspired formal attire. The figure stands approximately 6 to 8 inches tall and is likely constructed from a molded cast resin or bonded porcelain material. She is dressed in a peach-colored, wide-skirted gown featuring white ruffled trim at the hem and sleeves. Noteworthy details include a pink rose tucked into her dark, textured hair, a gold-toned necklace, and small white floral accents on her shoulders. The gown's bodice includes a silver-toned leaf motif at the waist. The figurine captures a graceful pose, with her hands lifting the sides of her dress as if in mid-curtsy or dance. The painting shows a satin-like pearlized finish on the dress, indicative of mass-produced decorative collectibles from the late 20th century, approximately 1990-2005. The condition appears to be excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or fading, though the surfaces show some dust accumulation. While no specific maker's mark is visible in the image, the style is consistent with brands like Home Interiors (Homco) or similar decorative giftware lines of that era.