What are Bossons

The 'Bossons Company' are probably most renown for the producing of their 'Character Wall Masks'. These are models of heads and figurines that were made of Gypsum Plaster and produced in high detail. All models were hand painted.

One of the reasons that Bossons are so collectable is because of this high detail, and realism

Gypsum Plaster is easily damaged and the value of Bossons are very dependant on condition. A mint condition model can be worth 4 to 6 time the amount of something in poor condition. The touching up of models is acceptable, obviously the more professional repairs demand better prices. Common models that have been varnishes or completely over-painted are in my opinion almost valueless, as the time taken to restore these models far outweighs their value.  

Bossons also produced high detail Plaques and some Pottery products.

The Pottery products are made of china and therefore less easily damaged. However when these Pottery products do become damaged they are more difficult to repair and the sale value usually reflect this concern.

A typical Pottery product - Capri

More Pottery products - Mac and Pooch

More recently Bossons ventured into the production of high detail plastic PVC models under the name of Fraser Art. These are again produced in very high detail and are less easily damaged, but more difficult to repair.