Chalkware figurine titled 'Victorian Lady with Parasol' by Roman Art Company

This chalkware figurine was produced by the Roman Art Company, a St. Louis-based manufacturer active from the 1930s through the 1960s. The company specialized in decorative plaster and chalkware pieces that depicted romantic Victorian-era themes, which were popular home décor items during the mid-20th century. These figurines were often hand-painted and sold through department stores and gift shops across America. Victorian lady figurines appeal to collectors of vintage Americana, mid-century home décor enthusiasts, and those who appreciate nostalgic representations of 19th-century elegance. The romantic imagery of a lady in flowing dress holding a parasol and flowers captures a bygone era of refinement and grace. Such pieces are valued by collectors of chalkware, vintage home décor, and Americana for their charming aesthetic and historical connection to mid-20th century American manufacturing.