Polychrome Classical Lady Figurine

This is a vintage polychrome figurine depicting a female figure in classical Graeco-Roman attire, likely composed of cast plaster or bonded alabaster. The figure stands in a contrapposto pose atop a stepped rectangular plinth. She is dressed in a pink chiton over which a white himation or draped robe is layered, featuring sculpted folds that suggest movement. Her right hand rests near her chest, while her left arm is raised, holding a fold of drapery behind her shoulder. The hair is styled in a dark, classical updo bound by a reddish-pink circlet or headband. The skin tones are painted in a matte ochre-tan shade. Notable features include the detailed rendering of the textile pleats and the stylized facial features typical of decorative arts from the mid-20th century. The condition appears fair to good for its age, with visible paint loss and surface abrasions, particularly on the base and along the edges of the drapery where the white substrate is exposed. There is a general accumulation of dust and surface grime consistent with shelf display. While no maker's marks are visible in the primary view, the style is reminiscent of souvenir or decorative studio pieces from the 1950s-1970s. The craftsmanship is commercial-grade, focusing on neoclassical aesthetic appeal for interior decor.

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