Vintage Cast Iron Southern Belle Doorstop

This is a vintage cold-painted cast iron figurine depicting a woman in mid-19th-century attire, commonly referred to as a 'Southern Belle' or 'Colonial Lady.' The sculpture features a woman wearing a wide-brimmed bonnet tied with a bow under the chin, a fitted bodice with puffed shoulders, and a voluminous four-tiered ruffled skirt. The piece is constructed from heavy cast iron, a common material for functional doorstops and hearth ornaments produced in the early to mid-20th century. The original paint scheme is severely weathered, showing a faded pinkish-beige primary color with remnants of green and red floral accents on the bodice. Significant condition issues are present, including widespread paint loss, flaking, and surface oxidation (rust) that has darkened the underlying metal across the entire surface. The facial features are blurred due to age and wear. The style is indicative of American folk art or commercial ironware from the 1920s through the 1940s, often produced by foundries such as Hubley or Bradley & Hubbard, though no specific maker's mark is visible in the current view. The craftsmanship shows typical industrial casting of the period with a flat reverse side for placement against a door.