Vintage Starlux old soldier figurine, hand-painted retro statuette

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This figurine depicts a soldier in an action pose, typical of old Starlux productions. The statuette is finely modeled, with a soldier wearing loose trousers and a dark jacket, holding a weapon with both hands. The head is turned to the left (profile visible), accentuating the effect of movement and vigilance. Details of the face, red hair, and hands are visible, although the paint shows age-related wear.

The color palette consists of green, brown, beige, and black tones, hand-applied, which gives the piece an authentically retro look. Shades of green are visible on the rectangular base, the clothing combines khaki and brown hues, while the jacket features dark blue. The boots are painted black, with some visible signs of wear on the right leg and the base.

The figurine displays a realistic style, characteristic of hand-painted lead or plastic soldiers produced in France during the second half of the 20th century. No apparent markings are visible on the exposed side. The slightly irregular surface texture suggests traditional, old-fashioned molding.

The soldier's dynamic posture, weapon in hand and legs spread, recalls vintage military toys, designed for staging miniature battles. The matte finish, with traces of handling and rubbing, attests to the object's age and past use. The contours remain sharp despite the wear, testifying to the quality of the original molding.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible paint wear (chips, rubs, small missing areas), usage patina on the surface. Some traces of handling, particularly on the base and legs. No visible material chips on the presented side.

Did you know? The Starlux brand, founded in 1945 in France, specialized in manufacturing hand-painted military and historical figurines. Highly valued for their realism, these figurines were produced using artisanal techniques until the 1980s, before the widespread arrival of injection-molded plastic.

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