Quiet Grace

Name: Quiet Grace
 
Type: Figurine
 
Year: 1950s–1960s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Unknown, but marked “Made in England” – possibly by an English resin or early plastic novelty producer
 
History: This figurine of a seated geisha-style woman holding a parasol is a typical mid-century novelty piece, almost certainly made of resin or a plastic composite molded to imitate ivory or carved bone. The sticker stating “Made in England” aligns with production trends in the 1950s–1960s when British manufacturers widely produced inexpensive decorative figurines using early plastics.
 
 
Key characteristics include:
 
 
Parasol and seated pose: Suggestive of Orientalist decorative themes popular in mid-century Western décor.Material: The ivory-toned synthetic material with darkened crevices mimics aged bone or ivory, commonly used in English souvenir and gift shop figurines. Base detail: The ornate swirl patterns on the base are consistent with decorative novelty pieces of this era.
 
 
Though not tied to a specific maker like Wade or SylvaC, this piece may have been part of a broader line of export or tourist figurines that echoed Asian art styles. These were affordable, mass-produced, and aimed at Western consumers interested in exotic or Eastern-inspired décor.
 
Flaws: None