Military Office Plane Sculpture – Ambérieu 1937 – Folk Art

Rare wood and metal military aircraft sculpture – Ambérieu 1937 – French aviation folk art

Description:

Superb antique collector's item, dated 1937, depicting a stylized wood and metal military aircraft, mounted on a commemorative base engraved with "AMBERIEU 1937." This handcrafted sculpture is a remarkable example of French folk art, likely created as a desk object or souvenir for a visit or event at the Ambérieu-en-Bugey Military Aviation School, a famous aviation training center in the 1930s.

Object Details:

• Type: Military aircraft sculpture / folk art / commemorative object
• Origin: France – Ambérieu-en-Bugey
• Dated: 1937 (engraved on the base)
• Materials: Hand-painted wooden body / metal propeller / blackened wooden base
• Insignia: Winged golden star surrounded by a laurel wreath – a French military aeronautical symbol
• Aircraft Style: Single-engine fighter inspired by the Dewoitine D.510 or Morane-Saulnier MS.406 (unidentified model but typical of the French Air Force in the 1930s)

Dimensions:
• Length: 22 cm
• Height: 11 cm
• Depth: 28 cm
• Weight: Approximately 500 g

Condition:
• Good overall condition for its age
• Visible signs of wear, cracks in the paint (see photos)
• Preserved period patina, no visible restorations
• 100% authentic and antique item

This piece is a superb testament to the history of French military aviation and the craftsmanship of the time. It will appeal to militaria collectors, vintage aviation enthusiasts, and lovers of vintage decorative objects or folk art. WW1 & WW2

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• Carefully packaged with reinforced protection
• International shipping

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