Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 342
Vintage Black Americana Chalkware
Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$15
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Vintage Black Americana chalkware wall plaque or figurine set, likely dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1940s-1950s). The central piece features a stylized caricature of a figure wearing a red turban or hat and a yellow and green outfit. It is flanked by two matching hand-painted watermelon slice accessories
- Category: Black Americana / Vintage Collectibles.
- Material: Painted chalkware (plaster) or potentially ceramic.
- Set Composition: 3-piece set consisting of a central bust/plaque and two independent watermelon slices.
- Condition Considerations: Look for typical wear such as small chips or paint loss ("flaking"), which is common for chalkware of this era.
- Historical Context: These items were often produced as kitchen wall plaques, salt and pepper shakers, or decorative trinkets during the mid-20th century.
- Dimensions: 4 3 and 2 in l
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