Peter Pan Figurine (Disney-Style)
Chalkware Sculpture • Generic mass-producer of carnival prizes or 'Midway' chalk figurines
Style & Movement
Mid-century Pop Culture / Carnival Folk Art
Medium & Technique
Plaster of Paris (Chalkware) with cold-painted polychrome finish and antique glaze
Creation Period
Circa 1950s-1960s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 6 to 9 inches in height; full-round vertical figurine format
Subject Description
Depicts the character Peter Pan standing on a square-fronted base. He is wearing his iconic tunic, belt, and green leggings. The facial features are simplified with large eyes typical of mid-century character design.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; substantial paint loss and structural surface degradation
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$10.00 - $25.00 USD
Provenance History
Likely originated as a prize from a traveling carnival or local fair (Midway art); subsequent private domestic ownership
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of 'Chalkware' collectibles that gained popularity in the mid-20th century as affordable, mass-produced decorative items and games of chance prizes.
Notable Features
Features the distinct heavy crazing common in cheaper plaster casts and the simplified, hand-painted aesthetic of carnival 'Midway' prizes.
Condition Issues
Extensive surface cracking (crazing), significant chipping on the face and base, loss of original pigment (cold paint), and accumulation of surface grime/dust.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a low-humidity environment to prevent plaster softening; avoid liquid cleaners as cold paint is easily removed; light dusting with a soft brush only.