Vintage Starlux figurine old worker, retro character worn paint

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique figurine depicts a standing worker, arms slightly spread, on an oval base. The object has a characteristic upright posture, head raised, and appears to be wearing overalls. The main visible colors are pale gray (overalls) and touches of brown-red (shoes, sleeves, base of the stand, and facial details). The matte paint shows significant signs of wear and localized missing areas, particularly on the limbs and torso, which gives the whole an authentic patina typical of old handmade or semi-industrial figurines.

The figurine, identified as Starlux by the keywords, is molded in a recognizable retro style, with simple yet expressive details. The facial features and fingers are outlined simply, without ornamental overload. The slightly thick oval base ensures the piece's stability and reveals traces of reddish-brown paint, matching the shoes and the bottom of the trousers.

The character wears work attire consisting of overalls and a long-sleeved top, with the right arm tilted forward, as if holding a tool or object (not visible in the current version). The posture and style of the figurine evoke French productions from the mid-20th century, typical of brands like Starlux, specializing in everyday life or trade subjects.

The surface of the figurine has a granular appearance in places, accentuated by the wear of the paint and the patina of time. No markings or inscriptions are visible on the front.

The reverse, underside, and unshown sides cannot be described according to strict observation rules.

Condition

Second-hand item, sold as is. Original paint heavily worn, many visible missing areas, signs of wear. No visible restoration on the shown side.

Did you know? Starlux figurines, produced in France from the late 1940s to the 1980s, were primarily made of plastic or composite material and hand-painted. They represented a wide variety of characters from everyday life, history, and trades, and are now recognized for their naive style and retro charm.

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