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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stylized Seated Deer Paperweight / Figurine
Up for sale is a beautiful, heavy vintage decorative figurine depicting a stylized, couchant (resting) fawn or deer. This piece features a striking minimalist design highly characteristic of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) and modernist metal sculpture from the mid-to-late 20th century.
Item Details & Specifications:
• Subject: Stylized Resting Deer / Fawn / Kid
• Design Era: Vintage Mid-Century Modern / Modernist / Minimalist
• Material: Heavy, solid cast metal (appears to be a silver-tone/nickel plating over a warm base metal like brass or bronze).
• Length: Approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) — please see photos with tape measure for exact scaling.
• Weight: Substantial and heavy for its size; functions perfectly as a functional desktop paperweight or sturdy bookshelf accent.
• Base: Solid, flat, unpolished casting base.
Condition Notes:
This item is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful, authentic aged character. It features a stunning multi-toned patina where the silvery outer plating has worn away in high points over the decades, beautifully revealing the warm, golden-brass undertones underneath. There are no cracks or structural damage. There are minor surface marks and scuffs consistent with age, handling, and vintage desktop display.
Please review all included high-resolution photographs carefully, as they serve as the ultimate guide to the item's physical condition and aesthetic details.
Shipping & Handling:
• Ships promptly and securely packaged to ensure safe arrival.
