Vintage Waynesart Merman Statue Wayne Hampton Plaster Composite Sculpture AS IS For Sale

Up for sale/sale is a highly collectible, rare vintage cast plaster composite merman sculpture by renowned artist Wayne Hampton, stamped under his official studio name, Waynesart.Known for his expressive, stylized mid-century coastal and mythological figures out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Hampton’s pieces were produced in limited quantities. This sculpture features a beautifully detailed merman stretching on a rocky outcrop, cast in a heavy, classic studio plaster/hydrocal composite with a weathered, antiqued matte finish.Maker’s Mark:The lower base features the authentic, crisp incised studio stamp: © WAYNESARTDimensions:Approximately 8 to 9 inches tall (Note: Please measure the exact height and width to update this for your final listing).Condition Notes (Please Read Carefully Before offerding/Buying):This piece is being sold AS IS due to two notable condition flaws, making it a fantastic candidate for a simple paint touch-up or a professional restoration:Tail Fin Damage: There is significant chipping along the top edge of the tail fin, exposing the raw, stark white plaster composite material underneath.Base Material Void: There is a structural void/chip located on the lower back area of the base directly above the copyright stamp. Importantly, this flaw is entirely on the back; when the sculpture is displayed and viewed straight on from the front, this void is completely hidden from sight.Aside from these two areas, the main body of the merman is intact with excellent definition and no structural cracks. Because it is a porous plaster composite rather than plastic resin, the raw chipped areas will easily accept acrylic paint touch-ups to match the original aged patina.Packing & Safe Shipping:We understand that vintage plaster studio pieces are fragile. This sculpture will be carefully cocooned in layers of premium bubble wrap and securely padded inside a heavy-duty box to guarantee a safe, secure transit directly to your door.Please feel free to reach out with any questions or if you need additional photo angles before buying. Thank you for looking!