The most valuable Bossons include a bare armed Cheyenne warrior, worth several thousand dollars. Other Native Americans designs are worth several hundred dollars each. Find out about other collectibles described by The Saturday Early Show 's Tony Hyman in the Collectibles Archive or visit Tony Hyman's Web site. Bossons also made plaster art other than heads. Hundreds of Bossons plaques were produced depicting floral groups, English buildings, bridges and hunting scenes.
Odd topics are especially valuable.
To fetch full value, Bossons must be in mint condition or professionally restored. Not all plaster figures are Bossons. Most Bossons are identified by the name engraved on the back. Buyers should be aware, though, that fake Bossons are widely sold on the Internet with a forged engraving. When in doubt about authencity, seek expert advice.