Lady Fancies by Theriault's

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This book is based upon an antique doll collection auctioned by Theriault’s of Annapolis, Maryland.

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The Hanne Büktas Vision Choose an adjective. Discerning. Curious. Encompassing. Reflective. Each of those words describes the vision of the extraordinary Viennese collector, Hanne Büktas. Collectors are familiar already with her vision in the three preceding auctions of her specialized collections conducted by Theriault’s, including the 2010 auction, Echoes of Remembered Rooms, the 2013 auction Ensemble, French Poupées and Their Trousseaux; and the 2014 auction, Antique Needlework Tools and Sewing Accessories. Now, in this present offering, Lady Fancies, the astute collector continues to present, through antique objects, a perspective of women and their changing roles in society through the 19th and early 20th century as seen in the female half-doll figures. Too, her historian’s mind has been coupled with the precise eye of an artist, insisting upon quality and originality in the works she acquired, and always seeking to recognize interrelationships between pieces. Thus, she sought not only a half-doll, itself, but also other forms in which that same half-doll may have been presented by its maker. A half-doll might be a figure designed for attachment to a tea cozy or it might be a full body porcelain statue, or designed to be atop a porcelain dresser box serving as its handle, or be a lamp or a candy box decoration.

Nearly a half century in its study, acquisition and care, it is Hanne Büktas’ pleasure to offer these rare and beautiful pieces that they can continue to be cherished by today’s collectors.

Introduction

It was 1908 and the Munich Arts and Crafts Guild had just opened its exhibition doors. The public was awestruck at the new art dolls portraying realistic childhood expressions that were shown by such artists as Marion Kaulitz and even such commercial firms as Kammer and Reinhardt, and to this day these 1908 art dolls continue to command among the highest interest and prices of antique dolls.

But few collectors are aware that something else was also introduced for the very first time at the 1908 Munich exhibition. Named the “tea lady” or “tee puppen”, it was a waist-up porcelain figure of a lady attached to a wire frame that was richly costumed in fine fabric, and it was designed to fancifully cover the tea pot at the ladies’ afternoon socials. The figures themselves were elegant works

One of the largest sizes created of half-dolls is the 10” lady at the back row, left, with elaborately-detailed hair decoration and a butterfly posed on her hand. The lady in the lower row, center, holds an extraordinary bounty of Dresden flowers atop her head; each petal of each flower was applied separately in the creation of this masterpiece. The other four examples illustrate more variations in decoration with Dresden petals.

of porcelain art, made by many of the same fine porcelain firms, such as the Dressel & Kister firm, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrick, and Royal Bavarian Porcelain Manufacturer in Nymphenburg, Bavaria, that created other decorative figurines for the parlor.

Lot 1. Known as the Nymphenburg Lady, the model was presented at the 1908 Munich Arts and Crafts Exhibition and is considered the premiere “tea lady” doll, a pivotal object in doll history.

It is likely that the production of half-dolls was, at first, merely a profitable off-shoot for many of these porcelain firms. After all, the same porcelain models that were earlier made as full figurine

statues for the parlor could also be altered into a waist-up form with holes at the waist, designed to be sewn to wire tea cozy frames, pincushions or such. That is why it is possible today to find the very same porcelain models in a variety of forms: full figures, half-doll, trinket box, or more. Quickly, following their 1908 introduction, the tea lady dolls became such a rage that articles appeared in numerous magazines concerning Lot 52 and 53. The stunning porcelain figure of Marie Antoinette ideas for dressing the by Ernst Bohne Sohne was created in several forms, using the dolls and by the time same waist-up details, such as this full figurine and the exact of the 1920 Leipzig model as a half-dolls.

The 1920s saw the introduction of stylized flapper figures. Generally presented as a single figure, some rare examples featured pairs in flirtatious, theatrical or amusing poses. Each of the examples shown here were designed for use as powder puffs; the heads served as handles for the puff which appeared as a skirt, and the bases each had a hidden tray upon which the puff rested when not in use.

By 1920, the half-doll movement had metamorphosed into a myriad of objects.

trend, noting “The reform of the toy doll has created a strong reaction even among adults. It is not merely that the doll became a collector’s object…but it became fashionable…The tea cozy dolls in particular, the fashion for which raged for several years, gave the greatest scope in this direction.”

shawls and bonnets that revealed nary a bit of flesh except their face and hands. In the late 1920s and 1930s, the ladies, whether nude or clothed, were highly influenced by the Art Déco and Art Moderne movements, becoming more stylized in their pose and decoration, sometimes to the point of utter exaggeration. From 1910 to the 1930s children were also a popular theme, some in Dickensian costume of great artistic detail and, later, some whimsical wide-eyed, sometimes googly-eyed, urchins. In each era, half-dolls were inspired by popular culture including theatrical performers, royalty, or subjects of famous paintings. Partly this was because of a ready market for objects related to these familiar subjects, and partly because images of these people were more available for the porcelain designer to emulate. Other themes were reflective of changing trends. During the post WWI years, ladies with cigarettes began to appear. The modestly-posed ankle-crossed Edwardian ladies became the knee-crossed flapper of the 1920s with lazily draped arms and saucily turned head, and then again, changed in the 1930s, becoming the long-limbed,

The half-doll craze continued into the 1920s and 1930s, and although its The 1920s gave rise to audacious styles that were delightfully given sculpted life in basic purpose to models such as this 5-6-inch sextet ranging from the naked flapper with top serve as a focal hat, to the mysterious half-robed woman with fur-collared white shawl center for functional and lavish jewelry. objects remained Spring fair a reporter wrote of the “New Tea and constant, the design themes of the porcelain figures Decorative Dolls”, declaring that “Without doubt, themselves evolved. About 1908 there were the tea dolls have made progress. Today we find them dainty and proper ladies, arms posed elegantly or more and more as room decorations, and their modestly away, ability to be arranged and decorated has still not as well as the reached a foreseeable end.” By this time, the tea cozy flowing and lady dolls had metamorphosed into a myriad of sensuous ladies objects. Many other porcelain firms had entered inspired by the the market. Dressel and Kister, for example, offered Art Nouveau assembly “kits” for the lady of the house to create movement. the skirts for their tea cozies, while other firms During the quickly suggested their use as covers for the “new” 1920s, a curious gooseneck telephone that now existed in many double standard homes. Still other half-dolls began to appear atop appeared. There pincushions, trinket boxes, bonbonnieres, even was, on the one whisk brooms, fans, and other accessories. And no hand, a line of longer were the dolls only “half ”, but also appeared sensually-posed in other constructions, such as the two-part doll ladies, often with a powder puff attached to the base of the halfnude or semidoll which rested upon separate legs with an upper clothed, and, plate for the puff to rest upon: voila, the powder on the other puff became the “skirt”. hand, ladies in The lady doll figures created as half-dolls were also presented as full figures with the 18th century attached utility purposes. Each of the 1920s ladies shown here are attached to a chair or In the 1932 book, Dolls and Puppets, by Max von style, costumed in platform which is actually a trinket box. The woman forms the lid of the box, and also Boehn, the author wrote retrospectively of the sculpted gowns, functions as the handle.

dynamically striding lady of purpose. The bicycleriding sportswoman of the 1900 era became the skier of the 1930s. The Japonism movement in the early 1900s created interest in Eastern theme subjects. Even non-people objects became used as half-dolls; most popular in this category were animals, birds, and flowers. A study of department store and gift store catalogs of the era indicates that half-dolls were included in the novelty category of goods. So it is not surprising that today’s collectors edge into related genre including bathing beauty dolls, full-figural trinket boxes which separate at the waist for access to the hollow interior, and even vases, figurines, lamps, clocks and other objects suitable for a lady’s dressing table or the parlor vitrine. It is, also, not unreasonable to position the half-dolls genre within the wider scope of other fashionable dolls of the 1920s and 1930s, such as the salon or boudoir dolls, that were never intended as child play, and were largely designed as decorative objects. The heyday of German and French half-doll production was from 1908 until the second World War, although half-dolls continued to be produced to some smaller extent for longer. For example, the Hertwig firm of Germany continued production until 1953 when they were taken over by the East Germany government. Too, post-WWII, Japanese porcelain firms had begun production and exportation of half-dolls, albeit mostly of a simplistic dime-store quality. Along the way, the original purpose of the tea cozy lady became blurred. After all, how many covers for teapots could one home have? Whether the idea originated with collectors themselves, or whether the porcelain firms or stores began to promote the notion, it became popular to simply collect the figurines themselves, placing them on display on a lady’s dressing table amidst perfume bottles and brushes, or in a dainty vitrine in the parlor. And then, as usually happens, one thing led to another. Why not also collect the full-doll example of the same half-doll? Why not collect variations of painting? Why not collect candy boxes or sewing boxes with full or half-dolls decorations? And what

Bathing beauty ladies, often in somewhat ribald poses, were apt depictions of the changing society as less than two decades earlier a woman would not even appear at a beachside in less than full-body covering. about bathing beauties, wedding cake toppers, bottle stoppers? What about porcelain vignettes which incorporated the models found also as halfdolls? Ah, delightfully, the collecting possibilities are endless! Until the 1970s, there was little published attention paid to the subject of half-dolls. Pioneer doll authors such as Janet Johl and Clara Fawcett, writing in the 1950s, made no mention of them as half-dolls although a careful reading of their works finds reference to “costume dolls” which may have been half-dolls. Then, in 1974, Frieda Marion produced her slim little book, China Half-Figures called Pincushion Dolls in which she proclaimed

“produced to ornament utilitarian objects, the charming half-figures, rich in a variety of design, were neither children’s playthings nor decorative figurines, but had a life of their own”. She wrote later that she was astounded at the popular response to her book, and, beginning a collaboration with Norma Werner, five years later published the 608 page landmark book, The Encyclopedia of Half-Dolls, which remained the only go-to reference work on the subject until the early 2000s when Shona and Marc Lorrin presented their four volume series, The Half-dolls, which breathed new knowledge into this collecting genre. x - Florence Theriault, April 2019

1. German Porcelain Doll Known as “Nymphenburg Lady” in Original Tea Cozy Presentation 17” (43 cm.) Elegant slender-faced model with aristocratic sculpting of nose and throat has grey sculpted hair waved from her face and arranged in softly-coiled curls, painted downcast eyes, on original muslin torso which is attached to a wire frame designed for use as tea cozy, original porcelain lower arms and hands with separately-sculpted fingers. The doll is wearing her original elaborate velvet and linen gown with rich metallic trim in the 17th century manner. Excellent condition. Germany, KoniglichBayerische Porcelain of Nymphenburg, the doll was introduced at the 1908 Munich Art Doll Exhibition in the category of “decoration dolls” and is considered a significant landmark in the fancies lineage. $1200/1800

2. Tiny German Porcelain Half-Doll as Powder Box for the French Market 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up figure of lady with arms modeled away from nude torso, sculpted grey hair in 18th century style decorated with blue beading, ringlet curls low on back torso. She is attached to a French paper mache powder box with silk and metallic trim. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $200/300

3. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Seated Lady in Velvet Chair” 10” (25 cm.) seated. Porcelain half-doll of lady with grey sculpted hair in elaborate up-swept 18th century style, decorated with three colorful plumes, arms sculpted bent at elbows and posed in front of torso, muslin torso, porcelain legs modeled crossed at her knees, silk costume, and posed in burgundy velvet upholstered chair with fringe. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, the half-doll has especially fine painting of eyes and lips, exquisite sculpting of individual fingers. $600/900

4. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Brown-Haired Lady with Ring” by Goebel 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with sculpted brown hair and painted costume in the 18th century style, posed with ring held in her right hand as she extends the ring finger on her left hand as though to place the ring. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1915, the popular model was made in a variety of styles including another example made of bisque, uncostumed and with mohair wig. Rarity factors of this charming half-dolls include dark brown color of hair and yellow gown with rose pattern. $300/500 3.

5. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Purple Bow” by Karl Schneider 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of lady in the 18th-century style, with sculpted bonnet trimmed with green band and a large purple bow, sculpted costume with laced bodice below her ample bosom, arms extended from body with a dainty cluster of Dresden flowers in her right hand. Marks: 10780. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Karl Schneider. $300/500

6. Extraordinary German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Floral Wreath” by Aelteste Volkstedter 5” (13 cm.) h. 6 ¾”w. Waist-up porcelain lady posed with head turned to the side and arms outstretched, her left arm holding a garland wreath decorated with Dresden flowers, shaded brown hair decorated with feathers, combs and ribbons, with double-tiered ruffles of Dresden lace at her cuffs and collar. Excellent condition, professional restoration on feathers and blue dress ribbon. Bearing blue crown stamp of Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik. Germany, circa 1915, an outstanding and rare model with meticulous detail of lace and floral trim, distinctive pose. $800/1100

7. German Porcelain HalfDoll “Young Lady with Neopolitan Bonnet” by Ernst Bohne & Sohne

8. German Porcelain “Young Girl with Bouquet” by Dressel & Kister 7” (18 cm.) Porcelain full body figure of young girl with sculpted curly grey hair with topknot and large yellow bow, with sculpted costume decorated with band of blue flowers, arms extended, her right arm holding a bouquet of flowers, posed on porcelain base with gold wreath design. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). 4168 (incised) Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel, Kister & Co, circa 1911, the figure appeared in the 1911 catalog, and was available as this full-doll and also as a half-doll. $400/600

4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain young lady with wide-brimmed Neopolitan bonnet which frames her tumbling grey ringlet curls that are crowned with three Dresden flowers and green leaves, with arms held daintily to her bodice which features a floral decorated design, with voluminous sleeves accenting her tiny waist, a cluster of Dresden flowers in her hand. Excellent condition. Marks: (crown-over-N blue stamp). Germany, Ernst Bohne Sohne, circa 1910, luxury features include tiny pointed finger, four different flowers in hand, gilt-edging of bonnet. $400/600

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9. Very Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Child with Decorated Cap” 4” (10 cm.) Porcelain hip-up child posed with arms held away from body, with curled fingers, sculpted baby cap with scalloped edge having painted floral design with gilt edging and sculpted feathers that are accented by Dresden flowers, and with burgundy streamers and throat bow. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, the rare model was constructed with multi-piece mold which created a rare torso construction and unique bonnet. Few examples are known to exist, one without throat streamers, and this extremely rare example having painted streamers. $900/1300

10. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Pincushion “Young Girl with Clasped Fingers” by Dressel & Kister 10” (25 cm.) overall. 4” to waist. Porcelain waist-up figure of young girl with tousled grey curly hair decorated with a garland of Dresden flowers, with sculpted low-bodice blouse having Dresden corsage, and arms held in front, away from body, with clasped fingers. Attached to original quilted silk pincushion base with silk taffeta overskirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, attributed to Dressel, Kister & Co, exceptional detail of finger modeling and variegated flowers; the model was created with four front sew holes (two at bodice, and two at hips) designed to allow an actual bouquet of silk or fresh flowers to be attached as though held in her hands. $700/900 10.

11. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Dramatic Eyes and Jewelry in Original Presentation 16” (41 cm.) overall. 5” doll. Waist-up porcelain figure of lady posed with dramatically tilted head to counterpoint her upheld left arm, black sculpted hair in arranged short curls, and attached to original wire frame designed for use as tea cozy, with lace and tinsel overskirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, the dramatic pose is accentuated by exaggerated make-up of eyes, and with beaded necklace, gilt bracelets and gilt earrings. $500/800

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5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain slender-bodied lady with tilted head, dark brown sculpted short curly hair framed by a wide green hair band with gilt edging, her arms bent at elbows with hands held demurely toward her face. Marks: 8650. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/500

13. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper in Top Hat” 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of flapper-era lady posed with arms outstretched in front, with bent elbows, and expressively-posed hands, her slender head leaning to the side and with little spit curls peeking from beneath the modeled black top hat that she wears, with painted brown eyes and grey eyeliner. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, the highly-stylized lady’s top hat was inspired by performances of Nolly DoRey and Josephine Baker at the Folies Bergere of Paris. $300/500

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14. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper Lady Holding Polichinelle” in Original Pincushion Presentation 8” (20 cm.) overall. Porcelain half-doll of naked slender-bodied lady with black hair in short bob with bangs, her arms bent at her elbows and clasping a Polichinelle doll with green and white striped costume, original cloth lower torso and porcelain legs in dainty pose. She is posed seated on a velvet pin-cushion and has embroidered tulle skirt and beaded necklace. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, charming and wonderfully-preserved novelty, details include gold painted bracelets and heeled shoes and characteristic hump on Polichinelle. $500/700

15. Large German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper Lady in Stylish High Top Hat” 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady with head turned discreetly to the side, she is holding a red pencil to her cheek, and with her left hand adjusting the brim of the grey wide-brimmed, high-topped hat that nearly covers her hair except for two tiny curls, with floral decoration on the cap. Excellent condition. Illegible markings. Germany, circa 1920, wonderfully-stylized pose and hat. $300/500

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17. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Rare Curl Clusters by Dressel & Kister 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of nude lady with sculpted grey hair arranged in unique manner with five ringlet clustered curls at each side of face, and topknot curls at the back crown, with arms modeled away from body. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Dressel & Kister. $300/500

16. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Original Shell Skirt Lamp by Dressel & Kister 13” (33 cm.) Waist-up nude porcelain lady inclined to the side with arms posed as though dancing, sculpted grey hair, dramatically-painted facial features, attached to original wire underframe designed as lamp shade, which is covered with a plenitude of iridescent shells that form a skirt, and holding a garland of tiny shells. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel, Kister & Co, circa 1912. $600/800 18.

grey hair, painted pink ballet slippers, antique embroidered tulle costume. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel, Kister & Co, the figure appeared in the company’s 1911 catalog as model 4502B, and was made with hole at tip of both right and left feet to allow for display of choice. $500/800

20. Outstanding German Porcelain Doll in Original Viennese Candy Box Presentation 12” (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with painted features, very elaborate mohair coiffe with “pearls and jewels” ornamentation, cloth upper arms, porcelain arms from above the elbows, cloth torso and attached to original cardboard candy box which is lavishly covered with silk and laces. The base of the box removes for access to candy interior. Original paper label from Demel of Vienna candy shop. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, the entire presentation is original and perfectly preserved. $800/1100 19.

18. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Dancer with Bracelet and Necklace” 4” (10 cm.) to waist. 5”l. including hand. Waist-up nude porcelain figure of lady with unusual dark streaked hair decorated with pink flowers, her right arm modestly held in front of her bosom and her left arm extended far away from body and below the waist. Bearing blue crown stamp of Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik. Germany, circa 1915, the figure is thought to portray the Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, and has green beaded necklace and bracelet. $400/600

19. German Porcelain Ballerina with Jointed Arms by Dressel & Kister 8” (20 cm.) Porcelain nude lady with curvaceous body is posed en pointe on left leg, her right leg extended forward, peg-jointed arms with bent right elbow, sculpted

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22. Outstanding Large German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady Admiring Her Ring” by Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik 6” (15 cm.) h. 7”w. Waist-up porcelain nude lady in dramatic pose, her head sharply turned sideways and down as she extends her right arm to gaze at her engagement ring, her left arm bent at the elbow and held to her flowered pink hat, with dramatic brown coiffure featuring long flowing curls onto her shoulders. Excellent condition. Bearing blue crown stamp of Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik. Germany, circa 1915, the outstanding large half-doll features such details as richly-painted bracelet, brown streamers at the back of hat, separately-sculpted fingers, superb painting of facial features, and rare coiffure. $1100/1400

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21. Grand German Porcelain Half-Doll “Brown-Haired Lady with Four Birds” Attributed to Dressel & Kister 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude woman with slender throat, her head slightly tilted, and with long casually-waved curls tied with a blue headband, her arms modeled away from her body with separately-modeled fingers. There are two colorful birds perched on her head, a third on her right shoulder, and a fourth posed with wings ready for flight on her left hand. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, attributed to Dressel & Kister, an outstanding large and very rare half-doll with intriguing theme and meticulous detail. $1200/1500

23. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Aristocratic Lady with Brown Hair” by Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady, her head tilted slightly to the side and arms bent at elbow and held modestly in front of bosom, with semi-folded fingers, with deeplydefined sculpted brown hair having shaded details, rolled curls at the sides, and a long looped curl at the back, brown eyes. Excellent condition. Bearing blue crown stamp of Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik. Germany, circa 1915. $300/500

24. German Porcelain Figurine Depicting a Barefoot Lady Feeding Birds 10” (25 cm.) Posed upon a porcelain base is a brown-haired woman, her left arm held up to protect her face, and her right arm clasping a basket of meal. Posed about her on the the ground, at the basket and on her head are fifteen porcelain birds. The woman has well-detailed costume with rich draping and painted fabric patterns. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $300/500

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26. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “French Milkmaid” by Dressel & Kister 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of nude woman with right arm gracefully posed away as though balancing, her left arm supporting the double-handled bronze-finish urn she holds on her head, with sculpted white head shawl having beaded-dot accents over grey hair. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition, professional restoration on tip of right baby finger. Dressel, Kister & Co, circa 1910, the figure was inspired by a 19th century costume design book which identified the costume as “French milkmaid” and was created by Dressel in several variations ranging from this nude halfdoll to a full figure costumed figurine which appeared in their catalog as model 4230. $500/700

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25. German Porcelain Figurine of Seated Lady with Falcon from Medieval Series of Dressel & Kister 9 ½” (24 cm.) Posed on porcelain base is a woman seated in porcelain chair, her arms extended and a porcelain falcon perched on her arm. The lady has flowing brown hair beneath a high purple hennin worn over a long white wimple which wraps around her left arm; her costume comprising a teal tunic with fleur-de-lis designs over an ermine robe, ermine collar, elaborate gold collar. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, from the Medieval Series of the Dressel & Kister Co. The figurine was made in several variations including #27 of this catalog which is a half-doll with separate chair, and without the flowing wimple of this model. $1100/1500

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and upper legs, porcelain legs to above the knees posed as though seated with painted blue stockings and blue two-strap shoes and wearing factory-original silk brocade costume. The doll is seated in her original porcelain chair which separates from the doll. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, from the luxury Medieval Series of Dressel & Kister Co. $1200/1500

9 ½” (24 cm.) seated. Waist-up porcelain lady with sculpted flowing brown hair capped by a tall hennin with flowing streamers at the sides, elaborate beaded gilt collar with Maltese cross, arms modeled bent at the elbows and posed away from body, a falcon perched on her right hand, with original cloth lower torso

28. Very Rare German Porcelain Double Half-Doll Attributed to Dressel & Kister 5” (13 cm.) h. 7 ½”l. Posed in dance performance, the gentleman standing behind the woman as they gaze at each other, their arms outstretched with tentatively touching hands. He has black sculpted hair and downcast grey eyes, and she has short brown bobbed hair held by a wide blue hair band accented with gilt, brown eyes with rich outline, and is wearing a beaded gilt halter. The pair are joined at the waist with four sew-holes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, attributed to Dressel, Kister, the double half-dolls are extremely rare, this pair surely inspired by the “look” of then popular silent film stars Rudolph Valentino and Theda Bara which they closely resemble, including the gilt harness closely associated with Bara. $1100/1500

29. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper Blowing Kisses” as Powder Puff with Legs by Dressel & Kister 10” (25 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting a flapper lady with sculpted short black bobbed hair with gilt-edged pink hair band, brown eyes, grey eyeshadow, arms held bent at the elbows and posed as though blowing kisses, with gilt-woven bodice wrap and attached to original powder puff which rests in a porcelain bowl supported by shapely porcelain legs with pink strap heeled shoes. Marks: (crown and L blue stamp). Germany, Dressel & Kister Co, circa 1920. $500/700

30. Porcelain Theatrical Figure with Rare Gold Accents and Maker’s Mark 6” (15 cm.) l. One-piece porcelain theatrical figure posed resting on his side, with intricate detail of leg and hand posing, sculpted cream coat with ruffled collar, black 29.

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and white checkered pants, and rich gilt cap, buttons, wrist and leg cuffs, and shoe laces. Marks: Handarbeit (blue stamp with weathervane symbol). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, rare gilt accents. $400/600

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31. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper Lady with Lipstick and Mirror” on Gilt-Cased Vanity Box for the French Market 8 ½” (22 cm.) h. 7 ½”w. Porcelain half-doll of flapper lady with painted black cloche with green accents has extended arms, holding a mirror in her right hand and a lipstick in her left which she holds up to her lips. The half-doll is wearing a gilt metallic halter which is attached to a flared metallic frame designed to appear as her skirt, and which covers the porcelain vanity bowl. The bowl frame is incised “France” and “Bte SGDG Depose”. Excellent condition. For the French market, circa 1920, the charming ladylike scene is enriched by fine detail of casework, and complemented by metallic crest with amethyst jewel. $700/900

32. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper Lady with Lulu Bob and Mask” by Dressel & Kister 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with very slender torso, her face turned sharply to the side to accentuate the angular cut of her bobbed black hair with defined separation lines at the bangs, brown side-glancing eyes, gold earrings. She is posed with arms bent at the elbow and holding a masquerade mask. Marks: (blue bishop staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel, Kister, circa 1925, the model may have been inspired by the silent film actress, Louise Brooke, whose iconic and unique hair style was known as the “Lulu” bob. This seemingly minimalist half-doll has highly-sophisticated design enhanced by artistic blush. $600/900 32.

33. Rare German Porcelain “Pierrot and Pierrette” Puff Dish with Rare Bi-Color Stockings by Dressel & Kister 10” (25 cm.) The two-piece set features Pierrot with center curl at forehead, classic costume with diamond-point edging and red buttons, posed kneeling under the supposed weight of the porcelain powder dish which rests on his back. The powder dish is supported by a pair of shapely bent legs garbed in yellow and pink stockings and appears to be one-piece with Pierrette with powder puff skirt which rests atop, but Pierrette and her powder puff skirt are actually detachable for use. Marks: (crown and L blue stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, Dressel & Kister Co. the rare model is enhanced by detailed all-around modeling, e.g. the hidden vase of flowers behind the bent knee of Pierrot. $1200/1700

34. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Pierrette with Mandolin” as Lamp Cover 12” (30 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting Pierrette with black painted cap and three deeply-raised brown sculpted spit curls, grey eyeshadow and side-glancing eyes, with extended arms bent at the elbow and clasping a porcelain mandolin with painted detail of strings. Attached to original wire frame (probably originally as lamp), which is covered with black lace and silk and velvet overskirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $500/700

35. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll Pierrette with Mandolin as Original Candy Container 7” (18 cm.) Seated upon a paper mache egg is a porcelain half-doll depicting Pierrette with three brown spit curls beneath black cap, her arms extended and holding a brown and tan porcelain mandolin. She is attached to the lid of the egg-shaped candy container with silk and plush cover (which separates at the center for access to the candy), and has original ruffled neck collar and pleated flared skirt, with porcelain legs bent at the knees, gold shoes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, for the French market. $700/900

36. German Porcelain Half-Doll as Pierrette with Original Candy Box Presentaton 10” (25 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicts Pierrette with clasped hands, black painted cap with three black spit curls, attached to original cardboard candy box which opens at the base and which is covered with original fourtiered gathered skirt with black tulle neck ruffle. Excellent condition. Germany, for the French market, circa 1920. $500/700 33.

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38. German Porcelain Columbine as Powder Puff Dish 5” (13 cm.) Resting in a porcelain bowl with sculpted costume detail of folded hands and harlequin costume is the head of Columbine with side-glancing brown eyes and short curly hair beneath a tri-corn hat with yellow pom-poms, and with attached powder puff. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/400

39. German Porcelain “Pierrot and Masked Flapper Lady” Powder Puff 5” (13 cm.) l. A yellow-suited Pierrot is posed lying on his stomach, with concave-shaped back which serves as a bowl for the powder puff flapper lady which rests therein. She has sculpted short bobbed hair and painted masquerade mask, and with attached bisque legs which appear to playfully kick. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/600

40. German Porcelain Vanity Box “Bathing Lady with Bumblebee Friend” 7” (18 cm.) h. 6”l. Perched on the lid of a porcelain dresser box is a lady kneeling, semi-clad in yellow sun suit and white stockings with blue garters, having angular-cut bobbed black hair and bangs, and unusual heart-shaped face with little smile. She is gazing at a bumblebee which is crawling

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41. Very Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Half-Garbed Smiling Lady” Attributed to Fasold & Stauch 5 ½” (14 cm.) Hip-up porcelain slender-bodied lady with short red curly hair having diamondpoint gilt crown with beaded accents, a blue wrap with thick white fur collar tossed over her shoulders but leaving her front torso bare, her right arm extended with curled fingers for holding an object, and with very long strands of gold beads and matching bracelet. Her deeply-set brown eyes are richly outlined, and she has a unique captivating smile. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925, attributed to Fasold & Stauch, the very rare half-doll with rare smiling expression and provocative costuming was likely inspired by an unknown celebrity event; the smiling facial model is similar to other signed examples by Fasold & Stauch. $1100/1500 40.

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42. Large German Porcelain Half-Doll “Brown-Haired Lady with Ring” by Goebel 6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with sculpted brown hair and painted costume in the 18th century style, posed with ring held in her right hand as she extends the ring finger on her left hand as though to place the ring. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1915, rare larger size of the beloved engagement ring theme, with sculpting details including posed fingers. A smaller example of this model is #4 of this catalog. $500/700

43. Grand German Porcelain Half-Doll “Ringlet Curled Lady with Rose” 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with slender face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with arranged finger curls forming into a topknot encircled by an orange ribbon with streamers, finger curls tumbling onto her shoulders, downcast blue eyes with heavy eyelids, sculpted low-bodice blue blouse with white ruffled 43.

collar and cuffs, purple lacing ribbons, her arms modeled away from her bodice and held modestly in front, with Dresden rose in her right hand. Marks: 9559 (impressed). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, attributed to Goebel, in rare large size with outstanding sculpting and painting. $1100/1400

44. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Jenny Lind” as Tea Cozy by Goebel 13” (33 cm.) overall. 5” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-dolls with pink tinted complexion, sculpted brown hair with three ringlet curls at each side of face and topknot chignon decorated with ribbons, bands and flowers, with arms sculpted away from body and hands daintily posed. She is attached to original wire frame (designed for use as tea cozy), and is dressed in coral silk with padded ivory and silk skirt with amber jewel accents. Excellent condition. Germany, 44. Goebel, circa 1918,

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the doll appeared in that year’s catalog described as “Nr.117/IV Jenny Lind, anno 1849”, portraying the famed Swedish opera singer known as “Swedish Nightingale”. $500/700

45. Petite German Porcelain Half-Doll “Dressed Lady with Auburn Hair” by Goebel 5” (13 cm.) Porcelain waist-up lady with tiny waist and ample bosom, her head held upward and sideways, sculpted thick auburn hair with arranged side curls, ringlet curls onto shoulders, and chignon at the back, her arms posed away from body, sculpted and painted bodice with lavender collar which matches the lavender throat ribbon, ruffled cuffs. Marks: (crown symbol) B.T. 154 4 ½. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1915, a rare model whose auburn hair color is perfectly matched to color of brows; a variation of this model is #46 of this catalog. $400/500

46. Grand Size German Porcelain Half-Doll “Nude Lady with Rare Auburn Hair” by Goebel 7 ½” (19 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain waist-up nude lady with tiny waist and ample bosom, her head held upward and sideways, sculpted thick auburn hair with arranged side curls, ringlet curls onto shoulders, and chignon at the back, her arms posed away from body. Marks: (crown symbol) R.T. 951 6 ½. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1915, rarity factors include large size, auburn hair color with perfectly matched color of brows, painted lashes, and unusual painted lavender throat ribbon. $600/900

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48. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Blue Bonnet Lady with Rose” by Dressel & Kister 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady posed with demure expression, sculpted grey hair drawn back into delicate curls onto her shoulders, sculpted blue hat perched atop her head with wide brim and dark blue band and large bow, her arms extended from body with separately sculpted fingers and a Dresden rose held in her right hand. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $300/500

47. Outstanding Grand German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Gold-Hair Combs Gazing at Butterfly” by Dressel & Kister 10” (25 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of nude lady with sculpted grey hair arranged in very high looped top knot which is decorated with four gold combs set with teal stones, her arms posed away from body with daintily-posed fingers, and a blue painted butterfly held in her right hand. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, the splendid and very rare halfdolls is notable not only for the grand size, but also for unique modeling and decoration of hair, butterfly theme, and well-detailed painting of features especially brows. $1200/1700 49.

49. German Porcelain Half-Doll Inspired by Princess de Lamballe by Dressel & Kister 6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-dolls depicting nude lady with grey sculpted hair in elaborate 18th century style arrangement, crowned by a rose cap which is circled at the front with a wreath of Dresden roses, arms modeled away from her body with daintily curled fingers. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1910, Dressel & Kister, the doll closely portrays the Princess de Lamballe from Marie Antoinette’s court, whose signature style portrayed in several oil paintings with this coronet circlet of flowers. $600/900

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51. Petite German Porcelain Half-Doll “Young Lady in Lavender Bonnet” by Dressel & Kister

5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of nude woman with grey sculpted hair in the 18th century manner decorated with a large tealgreen hair bow at her crown, arms modeled away from the body. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1920. $300/500

3 ½” (9 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude young lady with head tilted to the side, grey sculpted hair in chignon topped by a lavender bonnet with upturned brim and decorated with purple band and bow, with arms modeled below body, her right arm bent at the elbow and with little pointing finger. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $300/400

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52. German Porcelain Figurine Likely Portraying Marie Antoinette by Ernst Bohne Sohne 13” (33 cm.) The porcelain figurine depicts 18th century lady with elaborate grey curls tumbling onto her shoulders, very wide-brimmed green bonnet decorated with six lavish white feathers, sculpted costume with low bodice, gilt beaded edging, embossed garlands and dainty transfer designs of roses, her hands extended from body and holding a fan. Marks: (blue stamp crown over N). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, Ernst Bohne Sohne, the lavish feathers are notable, considered a signature style of Marie Antoinette after their appearance in oil paintings of the queen by Mme Vigee-Lebrun. The model was created in full figures such as this example, and as a half-dolls such as the following lot. $500/800

6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting an 18th century lady with elaborate grey curls tumbling onto her shoulders, very wide-brimmed green bonnet decorated with six lavish white feathers, sculpted costume with low bodice, her hands extended from body and holding a fan. Marks: (blue stamp crown over N). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, Ernst Bohne Sohne, the superb halfdoll with extravagantly-feathered bonnet likely portrays Marie Antoinette as she was depicted in 18th century oil paintings. A popular model it was created in various manners including this halfdoll and as a full figurine (lot#52). $300/500

54. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady Reading Manuscript” 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting aristocratic 18th century lady with elaborately-arranged coiffure having blue ribbon,

bow and feathers encircling the topknot, sculpted costume with ruffles around her low bodice and blue decorative ribbons on dress front, holding a large manuscript in her arms. Marks: 925. Generally excellent, one small chip at edge of manuscript. Germany, circa 1910. $300/500

55. German Porcelain HalfDoll Portraying Marie Antoinette

long flowing curls beneath a wide-brimmed yellow bonnet that is decorated with a rich cluster of Dresden flowers and a tall orange/yellow feather, sculpted blouse with low bodice, ruffled collar and cuffs, extended arms and holding a fan and a Dresden flower. Generally excellent, few tiny flakes on flowers. Germany, circa 1910, the model is an apt sculpture of the French artist, Mme VigeeLebrun inspired by her selfportrait of 1786. $300/500

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6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll with pale brown sculpted hair arranged in elaborate coiffure with long arranged curls at the back, topped by a gold-beaded turban cap with plumed feathers, sculpted multi-tiered blouse with low bodice and three large blue bows, with arms modeled away and daintily-sculpted fingers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, inspired 55. by Marie Antoinette with signature coiffe and head-dress and wonderful details including sculpted beaded bracelets which match the trim on her turban. $300/400

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57. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Plumed Bonnet and Calling Card” 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain halfdoll depicting 18th century 57. style blondehaired lady with flowing curls beneath a very wide-brimmed black bonnet with wide orange band and bow and three lush grey feathers, sculpted rose in hair, sculpted costume including gilt-edged blue jacket, with extended arms, a white calling card held in her right hand. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $300/500

56. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Flowered Yellow Bonnet” Depicting Mme Vigee-Lebrun 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting 18th century lady with

59. Rare German Bisque Half-Doll “Girl with Platter of Fruit” 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up figure of lady turned sideways and bearing a heavilyladen tray of fruit in her outstretched arms, with brown sculpted hair in rolled chignon capped by a jeweled coronet, gold bead necklace, and sculpted costume including neck shawl which is modeled draped away from her back. Marks: 9331. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Titian’s 16th-century painting formerly believed to be a portrait of his daughter, Lavinia, and now known as “Girl with Platter of Fruit”, inspired several porcelain firms of the early 1900s in a sculpted creation of the scene. $500/700

60. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Girl with Basket of Fruit” by A.W. Fr. Kister 58. German Porcelain Figurine “Lady with Apron of Fruit”

4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up figure of lady turned sideways and bearing a heavily-laden tray of fruit in her outstretched arms, with brown sculpted hair in coiled chignon capped by a yellow coronet with beaded detail, and

11” (28 cm.) Full-body porcelain lady in the 18th century manner, with sculpted grey hair and yellow bonnet decorated with Dresden flowers, with intricately-sculpted and painted costume, her left arm extended holding a cluster of grapes in her hand, and her right arms gathering her apron which is filled with various fruits. Marks: (blue stamp, maker uncertain). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, the facial modeling, style of hair painting and Dresden flowers are suggestive of the early models from Dressel & Kister Co. $400/600 60.

61. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Girl with Basket of Fruit” by A.W. Fr. Kister in Original Vanity Table Presentation 12” (30 cm.) Waist-up figure of lady turned sideways and bearing a heavilyladen tray of fruit in her outstretched arms, with brown sculpted hair in coiled chignon capped by a gilded coronet with beaded detail, and sculpted brown costume including white neck shawl. The half-doll is originally attached to metal frame with original woven cover and later silk skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, inspired by the 16th-century Titian known as “Girl with Platter of Fruit”, this example illustrates the variation in decoration compared to #60, in this catalog, by the same firm, and has rare original presentation skirt with original paper label ink labeled “59524”. $800/1100

62. Petite German Porcelain Winged Cherub in Amusing Scene 3” (8 cm.) seated. A naked cherub with painted wings in yellow and white with brown stripe is posed sitting, a basket of fruit held on his lap, and his arms outstretched. In one hand he holds a carving knife and in the other hand, a melon which he is slicing eagerly. Blue stamp mark on underside. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $200/300

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sculpted costume including neck shawl. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Titian’s 16th-century painting formerly believed to be a portrait of his daughter, Lavinia, and now known as “Girl with Platter of Fruit”, was the inspiration for this artistic work, and includes details such as gold beaded necklace and gold hair ornament at her center forehead. Note the variation of head structure from #59 in this catalog. $500/700

63. Outstanding German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Basket of Flowers and Bird” by Dressel & Kister 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of nude woman with grey sculpted hair under lavender Charlotte cap with three tiers of ruffles upon which is resting a porcelain basket abundantly filled with multi-colored Dresden flowers, with arms modeled from body as though balancing the basket and with separately-sculpted fingers. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1911, the model, 4347, was featured in the 1911 catalog of the firm. Extraordinary detail of workmanship includes the variegated flowers and leaves which even peek out from the sides of the basket, and the bird which perches on the basket side. $1200/1800

64. Petite German Porcelain Child in Dress with Rose Ruffles 6 ½” (17 cm.) Porcelain full figure of young child posed upon self-base with gilt tasseled border, flowing brown hair captured beneath a lavender Charlotte cap with yellow ribbons which match the yellow ribbon at her throat, sculpted costume with transfer flower print pinafore having three rows of rose ruffles, pink shoes, with extended arms, each holding a pot filled with Dresden flowers, and with a purple sack at the side with still more flowers. The costume decoration continues around the back with open pinafore. Marks: (blue bishop staff stamp) 4836 (incised). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1911. $300/400 63. Back

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ruffles, pink shoes, with extended arms, each holding a pot filled with Dresden flowers, and with a purple sack at the side with still more flowers. The costume decoration continues around the back with open pinafore. Marks: (blue bishop staff stamp) 4836 (incised). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1911. $300/400

6 Â˝â&#x20AC;? (17 cm.) Porcelain full figure of young child posed upon self-base with gilt tasseled border, flowing brown hair captured beneath a pale lavender Charlotte cap with yellow ribbons which match the yellow ribbon at her throat, sculpted costume with transfer flower print pinafore having three rows of rose

66. German Porcelain Harem Dancer with Wig and Beaded Costume by Dressel & Kister 12” (30 cm.) Full porcelain figure of adult lady in sensual standing pose, her arms upraised and her head tilted to the side, mohair wig under turban with feathers, wearing elaborate metallic beaded skirt and harness, with metallic band bracelets. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, from their Harem series, the basic model was presented with a variety of decorations, some with painted hair and jewelry, others with sculpted costumes such as #69 of this catalog, circa 1912. $800/1100

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67. German Porcelain “The Three Graces” on Candy Box for the French Market 8” (20 cm.) h. 6” diam. box. Posed upon the lid of a velvet and lace covered candy box are three full-figure nude ladies, their arms outstretched, depicting “The Three Graces”, each with sculpted hair in the Grecian style and painted gold headbands with jewel accents. Generally excellent, tip of one hand is chipped. Germany, circa 1910, Dressel & Kister, for the French market, the petite figures, likely the smallest size made, are intricately sculpted and painted including gold headbands. $700/900

68. Petite German Porcelain Bathing Beauty as Powder Puff on Recamier 5” (13 cm.) recamier. 2 ½”l. doll. Porcelain nude adult lady posed seated, her hands clasping her bent knee, with sculpted red bobbed hair, and with attached powder puff which rests in a concave bowl in the center of the recamier on which she is posed. The recamier has painted upholstery with gilt accent trim and wooden ball feet. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, a delightful powder puff bathing beauty. $500/700

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69. German Porcelain Harem Dancer with Sculpted Costume by Dressel & Kister 12â&#x20AC;? (30 cm.) Full porcelain figure of adult lady in sensual standing pose, her arms upraised and her head tilted to the side, sculpted grey hair with teal blue turban, sculpted harem costume accented by gilt belts, cuffs, and bracelets trimmed with blue stones, teal blue slippers with pom-pom, her feet posed as though slippers about to fall off. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, from their Harem series, circa 1912, a rare variation with sculpted costume and rich gilt trim. $600/800

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72. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Love Letter” by Dressel & Kister

5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll as 18th century lady with sculpted grey hair in tendril curls onto her shoulders beneath an elegantly perched lavender grey bonnet with purple band and bows, her head posed to the side, and her arms outstretched, a Dresden rose held in her right hand. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1912, the model appeared in their 1911 catalog as model 3986. $400/500

4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of nude lady with sculpted grey hair in voluminous 18th century style with rolled curls at each side of face and tendril curls onto her back, with extended arms bent at the elbows, and clasping a love letter in her right hand. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1912. $300/500

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71. Petite German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady in Lavender Bonnet” by Dressel & Kister

5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady with elaborately-arranged coiffure in the 18th century style featuring clusters of ringlet curls, her arms posed away and holding a letter in her left hand which she appears to be reading. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1912, an identical model to #74 in this catalog, except without purple plume and with darker color of hair. $300/400

4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll as 18th century lady with sculpted grey hair in tendril curls onto her shoulders beneath an elegantly perched lavender grey bonnet with purple band and bows, her head posed to the side, and her arms outstretched, a Dresden rose held in her right hand. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1912, the model, 3986, was made in various sizes. $300/500

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5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady with elaboratelyarranged coiffure in the 18th century style featuring clusters of ringlet curls and crowned with a curled purple feather, her arms posed away and holding a letter in her left hand which she appears to be reading. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1912. $300/500

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10” (25 cm.) Porcelain full figure of 18th-century woman with elaborately-sculpted grey hair drawn to her crown in ringlet curls and ornaments with four blue feathers, blue ribbons, and garlands of gold beads, wearing sculpted gown with teal blue bodice edged with gilt collar above a white skirt with garlands of roses, gold shoes, with partially-extended arms, holding a masquerade mask in one hand and a fan in the other, posed on porcelain base. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1900, exquisite detail of coiffe. $400/500

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76. German Porcelain Dresser Jar “Lady with Purple Parrot” 9” (23 cm.) The porcelain dresser jar depicts an 18th century lady in purple and green gown which separates at her hip line for access to interior, ornaments with an exotic purple and white bird posed on her left hand. Marks: Germany. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300

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9” (23 cm.) Full figure of flapper lady wearing pink carnival gown which separates at her hips for access to interior, she with bi-corn carnival hat, neck ruffle, and a garland of yellow roses. Marks: Nancy Pert Dresser Dolls Erphilia Germany. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1935. $200/300

78. German Porcelain Dresser Jar “Flapper Girl in Green Dress” by Nancy Pert Dresser Dolls 7 ½” (19 cm.) Full figure of flapper lady with black bobbed hair, wearing green gown which separates at her hips for access to interior, her arms folded across the front of her dress as she holds a bouquet of roses. Marks: Nancy Pert Dresser Dolls Erphilia Germany. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1935. $200/300

79. German Softpaste Dresser Jar “Lady in Pastel Costume” 9” (23 cm.) The full figure of lady wearing a blue bonnet with streamers and unusual 1860s style gown with low bodice, multi-tiered skirt and ribbon streamers separates at the hips for access to the interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1935. $200/300 78.

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80. German Porcelain Dresser Jar “Seated Girl in Yellow Dress” 6” (15 cm.) Seated upon a lustre blue cushion which forms the base of the jar is a young girl with blonde curly hair decorated with roses, wearing a yellow party dress with raised rose designs, blue sash, yellow ballerina slippers. The head and torso for the handle of the removable lid. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1935. $200/300

81. Porcelain Dresser Jar “Lady Tossing Ball to Little Girl” 9” (23 cm.) The full-body woman with sunbonnet and sculpted pink gown with blue jacket separates at her hips for access to interior; she holds a red ball in her right hand which she is about to toss to the little blue-dressed child standing at her feet. Marks: Japan. Excellent condition. Japan, circa 1935. $200/300 80. Detail

kisses, sculpted brown hair with brown decorative combs, sculpted costume with green bodice, holding rose in her left hand, attached to tea cozy frame with silk cover. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

84. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Swivel Head by Dressel & Kister 14” (36 cm.) Porcelain swivel head on matching porcelain shoulder plate with modeled bosom, angular face with strong chin, painted facial features, blue downcast eyes, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig, kid-over-muslin body, porcelain lower limbs, wearing antique green silk gown with matching bonnet. Marks: (blue bishop staff stamp). Generally excellent, boots repainted. Dressel & Kister, circa 1910, very rare swivel head model with beautiful expression, posed seated in velvet upholstered chair. Ex-collection, Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Davos. $1100/1300

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82. French Bisque Doll in Original Pincushion Presentation with Boutique Label 7” (18 cm.) seated. Bisque shoulderhead lady with painted features and mohair wig, muslin torso and upper legs posed for sitting, bisque forearm with separately-curled fingers, bisque lower legs with white stockings and heeled shoes, is posed seated upon a pincushion with silk and metallic thread covering, arranged upon a green velvet covered base. Marks: Henry A La Pensee Paris (gold paper label on base). Generally excellent, costume a tad dusty. French, circa 1915. $400/600

83. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady Blowing Kisses” 15” (38 cm.) overall. 5” to waist. Waist-up porcelain half-doll with head turned sharply to the side and right arm held up as though blowing 83. Detail

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ornamentation, painted features, firmly-stuffed carton solid torso, cloth upper arms, porcelain lower arms with separately-sculpted fingers, wearing original silk dress with metallic thread trim. Excellent condition. Dressel & Kister, circa 1910, rare original mohair wig over elaborately-sculpted hair. $1100/1500

13â&#x20AC;? (33 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with grey sculpted hair with elaborately-braided chignon trimmed with blue ribbons, under original mohair wig with bead

with pot and cup. Marks: (Goebel symbol). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Goebel, model 4/0 from their Historic Series, the popular model was made in four sizes with a variety of decorations. $300/500

87. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady in Lavender Blouse Serving Tea” 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up lady with brown sculpted hair under a fitted cap with extended bavolet and rose bow, sculpted costume of lavender blouse with yellow yoke and cuffs, holding a porcelain tray with teapot and cup. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300

88. German Porcelain HalfDoll “La Belle Chocolatiere” by Goebel as Tea Cozy

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14” (36 cm.) overall. 5” to waist. Waist-up porcelain half-doll with sculpted blonde hair beneath a tall Dutch cap with side flaps that is decorated with white beading and roses, sculpted costume includes striped shawl, with extended arms holding a porcelain tray with chocolate pot, sugar and creamer, attached to wire underframe with skirt and apron, designed for use as tea cozy. Excellent condition. Goebel, circa 1915, the popular model was inspired by the 19th century painting, La Belle Chocolatiere, by Liotard which became the symbol for Baker’s Chocolate Co. The basic theme was created in many variations of costume and painting. $500/800

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86. Petite German Porcelain Half-Doll “Dresdner Schokoladenmadchen” by Goebel 3 ½” (9 cm.) Waist-up lady with sculpted Dutch cap and matching blouse each with rose transfer pattern design, blue scarf, her arms extended holding a porcelain tray

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89. German Porcelain Half-Doll “La Belle Chocolatiere” 13” (33 cm.) overall. 5” to waist. Waist-up porcelain figure of adult lady with with long ringlet curls onto her shoulders covered by a Dutch cap with wide flaps, sculpted costume includes shaded green shawl over blue blouse, with extended arms holding a porcelain tray with one cup and saucer and creamer, attached to wire frame with original silk and lace skirt and matching apron. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, compare decorative details with #92, in this catalog. $400/500

90. German Porcelain Half-Doll “La Belle Chocolatiere” by Goebel in Rare Color Costume 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with sculpted fitted tri-color cap with scalloped front edging, sculpted tan blouse with draped white collar, with extended arms holding a porcelain tray with cup and pitcher. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1910, rare costume variation in color of blouse and style of cap. $500/800 89.

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91. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Spoon and Dish” by Karl Schneider 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with light brown sculpted hair drawn back and held by a wide green bow at the back, tiny curls in front of each ear, downcast eyes, sculpted costume with triple-ruffled collar and cuffs, arms extended holding a spoon in right hand and a dish in the other hand. Marks: 4415. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/400

92. German Porcelain Half-Doll as “La Belle Chocolatiere” with Pincushion Skirt 11” (28 cm.) overall. 4” to waist. Waist-up porcelain figure of adult lady with long ringlet curls onto her shoulders covered by a fitted ruffled cap with blue ribbon, sculpted costume includes shaded brown shawl over blue blouse, with extended arms holding a porcelain tray with one cup and saucer and creamer, attached to pincushion in the shape of her skirt with plaid silk skirt and apron overlay. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, a small version of #89 from this catalog, with variation of cap model and costume colors. $400/500 90.

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93. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Jenny Lind” as Pincushion by Goebel with Exceptional Decoration 15” (38 cm.) overall. 6” doll. Waist-up porcelain halfdoll with pink tinted complexion, sculpted brown hair with three ringlet curls at each side of face and topknot chignon decorated with ribbons, bands and flowers, with arms daintily held in front of bosom, a rose in her right hand, and fingers of her left hand held to her face. Her costume is decorated with transfer-printed roses, she is attached to original pincushion base with blue silk skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1918, the doll appeared in that year’s catalog described as “Nr.117/ IV Jenny Lind, anno 1849”, portraying the famed Swedish opera singer known as “Swedish Nightingale”, this example having extra luxury details of decoration. $600/800 94.

94. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Oberbayern 1860” from Historic Series by Goebel with Original Gilt Label 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady with brown sculpted hair drawn away from her face into a braid-encircled chignon at the back of her downcast head, with extended arms which come together holding a cup with rose transfer design. Marks: (Goebel symbol mark) Oberbayern 1860 (gilt paper label). Excellent

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condition. Germany, Goebel, from their Historic Series, model 35, circa 1912 with rare original gilt paper label designation. $500/700

95. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Fanny Elssler” by Goebel 13” (33 cm.) overall. 5” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll of nude lady with brown sculpted hair in topknot decorated with colorful flowers and beads, arms held away from body with daintilyposed fingers, attached to wire frame and covered with embroidered silk skirt and bodice. Generally

excellent. Germany, Goebel, from their Historic Series, the doll was listed in their Historic Series, as model 103 named “Fanny Elssler die Wiener Tanzerin, 1830” honoring the famed 19thcentury Viennese ballerina. $400/600

96. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Maria Theresa 1760” from Historic Series by Goebel with Original Gilt Paper Label

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5” (13 cm.) Porcelain halfdoll of elderly lady with sculpted grey hair and very full throat, sculpted tiara with gilt trim and beading, colorful beading on hair, sculpted green gown with white ruffle and cuffs, with rolled document in her right extended hand. Marks: Maria Theresa 1760 (gilt paper on base, with Goebel symbol). Excellent condition. Goebel, portrait of the 18th century Austrian Queen Maria Theresa from the firm’s Historic Series, circa 1910. $500/700

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97. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Princess Wilhemina” from Historic Series of Goebel 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with brown hair drawn smoothly around to form a chignon and with elaborate gilt crown set with various jewels, sculpted costume with embroidered trim, painted bracelet. Marks: (remnants of original paper label with Goebel mark). Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, model 15 portraying Princess Wilhemina from the firm’s Historic Series, circa 1911. $500/700

98. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Charlotte 1790” from Historic Series of Goebel with Original Paper Label 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with rare tall coiffe decorated with wide embroidered band, untinted facial features, low-bodice blue blouse with soutache trim, with extended arms holding a porcelain tray with blue and white chocolate pot and cup and sauce. Marks: (Goebel symbol incised and blue stamp) Wilhelmsfeld Charlotte 1790 Louis XVI Kammerzofe (gilt paper label on front). Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1912, from rare Historic Series, this is model 25, described as Charlotte, a chambermaid in the court of Louis XVI. $800/1100 97.

chignon and with sculpted and painted gilt headband, wearing elaborate beaded skirt and harness. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, from their Harem series, the basic model was presented with a variety of decorations, some with painted hair and jewelry, others with sculpted costumes. $800/1100

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4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up bisque nude woman with solid dome head, long slender throat, original 101. auburn wig, her arms modeled away from body and held modestly in front of bosom. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $200/400

102. German Bisque Bathing Beauty Reclining on Candy Box Recamier for the French Market 6 ½” (17 cm.) doll. 9”l. recamier. Bisque nude woman is posed lying on her side in a manner designed to accentuate her curves, her head upheld by left arm which is clasped at the elbow by her right hand, and legs modeled bent at knees, original brunette wig, painted white one-strap shoes, and with (delicate) original lace wrap. She is posed upon a velvet covered recamier with metallic braid trim and lion’s head accent, and which hinges open for access to candy box interior. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1912, for the French market. $800/1100

99. German Bisque Half-Doll with Jointed Arms in Original Tea Cozy Presentation 17” (43 cm.) overall, 5” doll. Waist-up nude lady with slender face turned to the side, elongated throat, painted blue side-glancing eyes, shapely bosom, original blonde mohair wig with elaborate braids and coronet, attached to wire frame designed for use as cozy for tall chocolate or tea pot, the brocade and metallic lace gown having extended wire-framed panniers to allow width for the pot, with matching reticule. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $500/800

100. German Porcelain Harem Dancer with Beaded Costume by Dressel & Kister

103. German Bisque Fashionable Lady, Model 405, by Galluba & Hoffman

12” (30 cm.) Full porcelain figure of adult lady in sensual standing pose, her arms upraised, right arm bent at elbow and held behind her tilted head, sculpted black hair drawn back into

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standing pose on bisque self-base has mohair wig, and inclined head as though reading the book she holds in her outstretched hands, wearing factory original long silk and net dress and velvet bonnet, painted brown lustre shoes. Excellent condition. Marks: 405/174 (pencil script on base). Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, the model in this exact dress appeared in their 1914 catalog as model 405/174, the 405 number referring to the bisque model and the 174 referring to the costume. $500/700

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103.1. German Bisque Bathing Beauty with Unusual Black Ankle Boots 4â&#x20AC;? (10 cm.) Bisque nude woman posed lying on her stomach, her head raised and her body supported by her bent right elbow, feet in air, with unusual silk and net costume, painted black ankle boots. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Galluba & Hoffman. $300/400

104. German Bisque Fashionable Lady, Model 405, by Galluba & Hoffman in Rare Shorter Dress 7â&#x20AC;? (18 cm.) Bisque woman in standing pose on bisque self-base base has mohair wig, and inclined head as though reading the book she holds in her outstretched hands, wearing factory original short dress with floral applique, silk bonnet, painted brown lustre shoes and brown stockings. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1914, model 405. $500/700 103, 104.

105. Large German Bisque Seated Bathing Beauty with Grey Stockings and Rose 5” (13 cm.) seated. Bisque nude woman is posed seated sideways, her legs neatly folded and her arms extended, the left arm holding a rose, with original mohair wig, unusually well-outlined eyes, and painted grey thigh-high stockings and black heeled shoes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $400/600

106. Rare German Bisque Double-Figure Bathing Beauties by Galluba & Hoffman 6 ½” (17 cm.) Pair of bisque nude ladies are posed together side-byside, one standing, the other seated on bench with arms held at the edges and right leg kicking outward, each with original mohair wig, and remnants of original factory net swimsuit, the standing model having white shoes with ankle wraps, and the seated model with pink one-strap shoes. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba and Hoffman, circa 1915. $700/900 106.

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107. German Bisque Bathing Beauty in Kneeling Pose by Galluba & Hoffman

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one-strap shoes, factory-original frail burgundy net swimsuit and cap. Generally excellent. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1915. $400/500

5” (13 cm.) Bisque nude woman posed kneeling in a provocative manner, her upper body supported by crossed arms and her head uplifted to the side, with mohair wig, painted blue one-strap shoes and factory-original woven swimsuit and cap. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1915. $500/800

110. German Bisque Bathing Beauty Blowing Kisses 4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque nude woman posed kneeling, resting on left leg, her head turned to the side and both arms posed as though blowing kisses, mohair wig, frail original knit swimsuit, pink slippers. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915. $400/600

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108. German Bisque Bathing Beauty with Unusual Pose 7” (18 cm.) Bisque nude woman posed lying on her side, her head uplifted and her upper body supported by right arm, while her left arm is raised as though shading her view, with painted blue one-strap shoes, delicate original net swimsuit and cap over mohair wig. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $400/500

109. German Bisque Bathing Beauty by Galluba & Hoffman 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque nude woman is posed lying on her side, her head uplifted and supported by her left arm, her right arm bent at the elbow and resting on the ground, slightly bent legs, auburn wig, painted pink 110.

111. French Porcelain Art Deco Dresser Box with Harlequin Theme by Heldey 5” (13 cm.) diam. The porcelain dresser box is decorated in lilac and black pattern to simulate the design of harlequin costume, with separate lid centered by a porcelain harlequin head with bi-corn hat that is designed as the lid handle. The box is signed Heldey France. Excellent condition. French, Heldey, circa 1930. $200/300

112. German Porcelain Doll with Original Pincushion Base 113.

3 ½” (9 cm.) Porcelain head with flanged neck designed to attach to pincushion base, with dramatically painted white hair with purple stripes, lavender velvet pincushion, silk neck ruffle. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1930s. $100/200

bent elbows, attached to wire frame with silk and black velvet skirt and sleeves. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

114. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady in Lingerie” by Fasold & Stauch 5 ¼” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting brown haired hair with arranged curls and blue hair band, sculpted blue earrings, slender torso wearing lavender camisole with lace yoke, arms modeled away from body is expressive pose. Marks: 9755. Excellent condition. Germany, attributed to Fasold & Stauch, circa 1925, rare model with unusual costume and earrings. $300/400

113. German Bisque Half-Doll “Lady in Carnival Costume” with Jointed Arms as Tea Cozy

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115. Tiny German Porcelain Half-Doll “Pierrette” by Dressel & Kister

14” (36 cm.) overall. 6” doll. Waist-up half-doll with head inclined sideways, a white cloche capturing her blonde curls, elongated throat, sculpted blouse with thick black collar, pom-pom accents, holding a mask, with jointed arms,

2” (5 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude woman with black painted cap and three brown spit curls, dramatically-painted eyes, arms away from body and clasped

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in front of her bodice. Marks: (blue bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff mark). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, Dressel & Kister. $100/200

116. German Porcelain HalfDoll as Flapper Lady with Porcelain Legs 11â&#x20AC;? (28 cm.) Waist-up porcelain flapper lady with slender elongated torso, black sculpted bobbed hair with short curls, tinted complexion, her right 115. arm stretched down at her side and her left arm held upward and cradling the back of her head, attached to pincushion torso which, alternately, is attached to porcelain legs on porcelain base. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1925. $400/600

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117. German Porcelain “Lady in Lavender” 10” (25 cm.) Full figure of lady posed artfully atop a porcelain base, her blonde curls captured under a lavender cloche, a purple jacket with fur collar and trim draped low on her shoulders, draped gown, purple shoes, parasol. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/400

118. German Porcelain Flapper Half-Doll on Pincushion Candy Box 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude flapper with black sculpted short bobbed hair, arms extended from torso, attached to pincushion base with lavender cover and silk ribbon ruffle. Hidden under the pincushion is a candy box which accesses from the removable base. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/400

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119. German Porcelain Bathing Beauty on Powder Puff Cushion 6” (15 cm.) Porcelain bathing beauty posed lying on her stomach with uplifted head, two fingers resting against her face, sculpted grey hair in arranged curls held by red hair band with yellow comb, resting upon powder puff. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $400/500

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120. German Porcelain “Lady in Yellow Costume Holding a Puppy” on Upholstered Bed 6” (15 cm.) doll. 7 ½” bed. Porcelain nude lady posed reclining on her side clutching a white puppy with attached pincushion, sculpted yellow loose trousers, halter, and heeled shoes with bows, sculpted grey hair. The lady is resting on an upholstered day bed with ormolu and fringe trim. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $500/700

121. German Porcelain Half-Doll “The Tennis Player” 121. 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain flapper with sculpted russet short curly hair and green hair band, sculpted lavender blouse with wide loosely-draped shawl, holding a tennis racquet. Marks: Made in Germany. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300

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lavender halter, arms held to her bosom. Marks: 5485. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300

123. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Wigged lady in Yellow Blouse”

122. German Porcelain Half-Doll as Highly-Stylized Flapper

4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with solid dome, brunette mohair wig, sculpted yellow blouse with lavender collar, gold accented beads and cuff links. Marks: Germany. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300

4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll as flapper with angular cut short black hair having red hair band and green feather, blue and red earrings,

with extended arms and carrying a red parasol. Marks: 5435. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, the model was offered in decorative variations and sizes, this luxury size with transferpattern roses. $400/500

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124. Petite German Porcelain “Lady with Tall Hat and Parasol” 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting brown-haired lady with wide-brimmed bonnet of great height decorated with bands of green ribbon and matching streamers in grand bow, sculpted wide shawl with flowing lappets, with extended arms and carrying a red parasol. Marks: 5436. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $200/400

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125. Large German Porcelain “Lady with Tall Hat and Parasol”

126. Dramatic German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Brown Streaming Ribbons” as Tea Cozy

5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting brown-haired lady with widebrimmed bonnet of great height decorated with bands of green ribbon and matching streamers in grand bow, sculpted wide shawl with flowing lappets,

15” (38 cm.) overall. 5 ½” doll. Porcelain half-doll depicting 18th-century lady with extraordinary voluminous grey hair arranged with formal ringlet curls and sculpted brown bows and streamers, low-bodice pale pink gown with white ruffle and blue bow, attached to original wire frame with silk and woven cover for use as tea cozy. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/500

127. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Brown Streaming Ribbons” 5” (13 cm.) Porcelain half-doll depicting 18thcentury lady with extraordinary voluminous grey hair arranged with formal ringlet curls and sculpted brown bows and streamers, low-bodice pale pink gown with white ruffle and blue bow. Marks: 9311. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/500

128. Large German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Fancy Hair Bows” 6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll with high sculpted grey hair having top knot and side curls held by large peach-brown bows, matching wide shawl and sleeve bows, blue blouse and clasping two pink multi-bud flowers to her bosom. Marks: 13373. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925, rare large size with excellent decoration. $300/400

129. German Porcelain Half-Doll Inspired by Gainsborough Portrait of Mrs. Siddons 6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with sculpted wide-brimmed hat trimmed with wide

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pink band and large bow, and with four lavish features in orange and blue, long grey cascading curls, sculpted lavender blouse with brown shawl. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925, the model is believed to be inspired by the famous Gainsborough portrait of the 19th-century English actress, Mrs. Siddons. $300/400

130. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Feathered Bonnet”, as Portait of Mrs. Siddons 12” (30 cm.) overall. 5” doll. Waist-up porcelain lady with sculpted wide-brimmed hat trimmed with pink ribbons and bi-color feathers, long grey cascading curls, sculpted blue blouse with brown shawl, attached to firm base with silk skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300 128.

132. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Little Girl as Caroler” by Dressel & Kister 4” (10 cm.) Waistup porcelain half-doll with sculpted pale blue bonnet with peach streamers, ruffled shawl over red blouse, with arms modeled away, holding a large music book. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1911, from a series of Dickens-like children, this is the half-doll version of the trinket box, #131 in this catalog. It appeared in the 1911 Dressel & Kister catalog as model 4115. $300/500

133. German Porcelain Figurine “Little Girl with Berries” by Dressel & Kister 7” (18 cm.) The one-piece figurine depicts a young girl with sculpted lavender bonnet, blue striped skirt with garlands and roses, polka dotted jacket, holding a large white cone filled with little berries and is posed upon a gilt accented porcelain base. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1911, from a series of Dickens-like children, the various models were made as half-dolls, full figurines, trinket boxes, and other novelties. $300/500

131. German Porcelain Vanity Box “Little Girl as Caroler” by Dressel & Kister 7” (18 cm.) Appearing as a one-piece figural, the girl with sculpted blue bonnet, blue skirt with pink floral transfer design and wrapped garlands, ruffled shawl and bonnet streamers is actually a two-part vanity box which separates at the garlands for interior access. She is holding a large music book and is posed upon a gilt accented porcelain base. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). excellent condition. Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1911, from a series of Dickens-like children, the various models were made as half-dolls, full figurines, trinket boxes, and other novelties. $300/500 133.

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134. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Little Girl Holding Her Doll” by Dressel & Kister 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll with sculpted green bonnet with peach bows and coral streamers, lavender shawl, with arms modeled to hold her favorite brown-haired doll in yellow dress. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1911, from a series of Dickens-like children. It appeared in the 1911 Dressel & Kister catalog as model 4114. $300/500

135. German Porcelain Figurine “Little Girl Holding Her Doll” by Dressel & Kister

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ribbons and coral streamers. Purple, white and green striped skirt with yellow garlands, lavender jacket, holding her favorite doll with brown hair and yellow gown, and is posed upon a gilt accented porcelain base. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1911, from a series of Dickens-like children, the various models were made as half-dolls, full figurines, trinket boxes, and other novelties. $300/500

7” (18 cm.) The onepiece figurine depicts a young girl with sculpted green bonnet with white

136. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Little Girl with Arms Outstretched” by Dressel & Kister 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll with sculpted lavender bonnet with green streamers, yellow jacket, with arms modeled away in an expressive pose, the right arm extended below the base. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1911, from a series of Dickens-like children, this is model 4116 from the 1911 Dressel & Kister catalog. $300/500

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137. Large German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Flowered Bonnet” by Ernst Bohne Sohne 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with head tilted modestly to the side, grey sculpted hair with circlet of 137. Back Dresden flowers peeking out from the wide brim of her large bonnet with gilt edging, large coral bows at the crown and throat, shapely bodice with transfer-printed flowers, grey fingerless gloves, her arms extended with fingertips touching the edges of throat bow. Marks: (blue stamp of crown over N). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Ernst Bohne Sohne. $500/800 137.

138. Large German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Winged Bird” by Ernst Bohne Sohne 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with sculpted brown curls peeking from the wide brim of a bonnet that is decorated with coral ribbons and streamers, having unusual double capelet with gold edging atop the floral-decorated fitted bodice. A stripedfeathered bird is held in the right hand of her outstretched arms and a little biscuit in her left 138. Back hand. Marks: (blue crown over N stamp). Excellent condition except three chipped finger tips on left hand. Germany, Ernst Bohne Sohne, circa 1910. $500/800 138.

139. German Porcelain Full-Figure Baby Designed for Pincushion Use 3 ½” (9 cm.) Porcelain full-figure of baby in kneeling pose with blonde sculpted hair, sideglancing eyes, a rose held in his left uplifted arm, and a garland of flowers held to his body with his right hand. With sew holes on the base, designed for use as pincushion attachment. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $200/300

140. Grand-size and Very Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Flowered Bonnet” by Ernst Bohne Sohne 14” (36 cm.) overall. 7” doll. Waist-up porcelain lady with head tilted modestly to the side, grey sculpted hair with abundant circlet of Dresden flowers peeking out from the wide brim of her large bonnet with gilt edging, large peach bows at the crown and throat, shapely bodice with dainty transfer-printed flowers and ruffled waist, grey fingerless gloves, her arms extended with fingertips touching the edges of throat bow, attached to pincushion base with silk and lace skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Ernst Bohne Sohne, very rare grand size with very fine luxury details such as Dresden flowers which nearly encircle her complete face. $800/1200

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141. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Girl in Blue Blouse” Inspired by 17th Century Portraits of Vermeer 7” (18 cm.) Hip-up porcelain doll depicting an older girl with delicately-shaded light brown hair captured in tiny ringlet curls with blue bows in front of each ear and a small topknot, her head modestly inclined to the side and with smiling expression, well-detailed sculpting of bodice, and with sculpted low-bodice blue blouse, arms modeled away from her body with expressively posed hands, curled fingers. Marks: 10418.3. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, attributed to Ernst Bohne Sohne, rare large size with superb quality of porcelain, sculpting and painting, the posing and expression were surely inspired by the women portraits of the 17th century Dutch painter Vermeer. $1200/1600

142. Petite German Porcelain Dutch Child with Peach by Dressel & Kister 3 ½” (9 cm.) Waist-up porcelain child with sculpted white Dutch cap accented with gold and blue borders, with outstretched arms, a peach clasped in the right hand. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Generally excellent. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $200/400 142.

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143. Grand and Very Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll Attributed to Ernst Bohne Sohne as Tea Cozy 19â&#x20AC;? (48 cm.) overall. 8â&#x20AC;? doll. Hip-up porcelain half-doll depicting an older child with shaded brown hair in soft ringlet curls at the sides and with topknot, heavily-lidded downcast eyes, gentle smile, modeled chemisette with straps falling onto her long porcelain arms which extend below the base, separately-sculpted fingers, attached to wire frame with overskirt as tea cozy. Marks: 104214. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, attributed to Ernst Bohne Sohne, as inspired by the facial expressions and poses of portrait women by the 17th century Dutch painter Vermeer. $1800/2400

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144. Very Rare German Porcelain Double-Figure Half-Doll Ballerinas as Powder Puff 12” (30 cm.) Double-figure waist-up porcelain half-dolls posed together dancing with upraised left arms, their right arms clasped together, one with reddish-brown short curly hair, the other with light brown hair, each with painted ballerina top and one with gold beads. They are attached to powder puff which rests in a porcelain dish which is, in turn, attached to two pairs of porcelain legs with black and brown heeled shoes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $1100/1500

145. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Red-Haired Lady with Blue Bird” 3 ½” (9 cm.) Waist-up nude porcelain figure of flapper, sculpted curly red hair, grey encircling eyeshadow, her arms modeled away and bent at elbows, a blue bird with wings a-flutter held in her hands. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300

146. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper in Green Blouse” 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of flapper with head turned to the side, brown sculpted short hair, grey outlined eyes, sculpted gold necklace and blue earrings, left arm bent at elbow 144.

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and resting on hip, right arm posed as though blowing kisses. Marks: Germany 5724. Generally excellent, professional restoration to two fingers of right hand. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300

148. German Porcelain Half-Doll â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady with Cigaretteâ&#x20AC;? as Powder Puff on Powder Box by Dressel & Kister 8â&#x20AC;? (20 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll with sculpted short curled hair, head turned to the side, right arm bent at elbow and holding cigarette and holder in her dainty posed fingers, right arm bent at elbow with hand posed on her hips, attached to powder puff which is resting in a porcelain bowl to which her slender crossed legs are attached. The bowl is attached to a porcelain powder jar. Marks: (blue stamp). Excellent condition. Dressel & Kister, circa 1925. $800/1200 146.

149. German Porcelain Dresser Box “Lady in Yellow Carnival Dress” 7” (18 cm.) Modeled as though one piece, the figure separates at the skirt for access to hollow interior, having brown sculpted hair with blue cap, white ruffled collar, and elaborately-ruffled jester carnival gown with blue pom-poms. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1930. $150/250

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7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll with black sculpted bobbed hair having blue hair band with gilt edging, arms modeled away and bent at elbows to hold her hands to face, attached to muslin torso and porcelain legs with gilt shoes, and then attached to the lid of a silk covered candy box with metallic thread trim, which opens at the base for access to hollow interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/400

4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of slender-bodied flapper with short blonde curly hair held by scalloped mahogany headband with blue stone, gold earrings, gold-painted halter and bracelets, arms held away from body in very stylized manner. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $150/250

153. German Porcelain Dresser Box “Bathing Beauty on Art Deco Dresser Box” 8” (20 cm.) 8. 7”w. The round porcelain dresser box in brilliant yellow with geometric black designs has a flat cap upon which is seated a woman with painted blue swimsuit with black ties, burgundy slippers with ballet ties, matching bow on bathing cap. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925, exceptional detail of posing as she draws away from the crab which is perched just at her shoes. $500/800

150.1. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper as Tennis Player” 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of flapper-era lady with sculpted short brown hair held by a yellow hair band, blue shawl, and clutching a tennis racquet to her head. Marks: Made in Germany. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $100/200

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151. German Porcelain HalfDoll “Lady with Henna Hair” 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain flapper lady with brilliant henna-red flapper hair, dramaticallypainted eyes, sculpted costume with abstract design and gilt edging, large red flowers at shoulders and hips. Marks: 9314. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300

155. German Porcelain Half-Doll of Art Deco Flapper with Red Accented Costume 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of highly-stylized slender flapper lady entirely of white finish excepting red outline on geometric cap and high collar blouse, and star design overall, arms folded at elbows with hands held in very stylized manner. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300

156. German Porcelain Half-Doll of Art Deco Flapper with Green Accented Costume 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of highly-stylized slender flapper lady entirely of white finish excepting green outline on geometric cap and high collar blouse, arms folded at elbows and held close to bodice. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/400

157. Petite German Porcelain Half-Doll of Art Deco Flapper with Green Accented Costume 3 ½” (9 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of highly-stylized slender flapper lady entirely of white finish excepting green outline on geometric cap and high collar blouse, and star design overall, arms folded at elbows with hands held in very stylized manner. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300

154. Porcelain Figurine “Art Deco Jester” Signed Murillo 9 ½” (24 cm.) Porcelain figurine of jester with highly-stylized striped costume and cap, black skull cap, holding cap and banjo. Marks: Murillo (blue stamp). 6470 (incised). Excellent condition. Circa 1930. $200/300 155, 156, 157.

158. German Porcelain Theatrical Dancer by Goebel 7 ½” (19 cm.) Porcelain figure of flapper lady in dancing pose, her head tilted back and arms posed crosswise in stylized manner, with sculpted red head wrap and matching harem pants, sculpted sash modeled away from waist, gold slippers, on self base. Marks: (Goebel symbol) FF 547/1. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1930. $300/400

159. German Porcelain Half-Doll in Festive Carnival Costume 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of flapper lady with black spit curls under pointed carnival hat with red brim and tip, highly-stylized facial model, painted red bodice with button at the waist, ruffled cuffs. Marks: 1545. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $300/400

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160. German Porcelain Flapper Lady in Stylized Costume 7 ½” (19 cm.) Porcelain figure of lady standing in stylized dance pose, her arms held with bent elbows, and her left leg in kicking pose, with sculpted red dress trimmed with bands of fur, red slippers with ruffled ankle cuffs, red cap with feather trim. Marks: (Goebel symbol). F.F. 546 Dep. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1930. $150/250

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162. German Half-Doll “Flapper Powder Puff in Original Porcelain Chair 4” (10 cm.) seated. Waistup porcelain half-doll with sculpted brown hair, painted marbled halter which matches the finish on the chair in which she is seated. The halfdoll is attached to a powder puff skirt which is further attached to porcelain legs, and the doll is posed is a concave bowl in the seat of the chair. Marks: 17466. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/400

163. German Porcelain Half-Doll on Original Pincushion Basket 3 ½” (9 cm.) seated. Waist164. up porcelain half-doll with marbled-finish bodice and hat, is attached to pincushion base with attached crossed legs. The lady is designed to appear as though seated in a basket and with original silk petal skirt, with woven handle. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/400

164. German Porcelain “Lady with Wind-Blown Skirt” 9 ½” (24 cm.) Porcelain figurine depicting slender young lady posed as though pulling down her skirt which is blowing in the wind exposing her yellow panties and blue garters, a porcelain parasol offering some modesty; she has sculpted lavender dress with wrapped collar and grey cloche, grey stockings, black heeled shoes, brown purse, and is posed on self-base. Marks: 4534 Germany. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $300/400 163.

165. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Blue Cloche Powdering Her Nose” 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up nude porcelain half-doll with short black curls beneath blue fitted cloche trimmed with black band and feather, her arms bent at the elbows, a puff held in her right hand and a compact held in her left hand. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/400

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6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll of flapper with short hair beneath tall bell cloche with plum accents, blue earrings, her arms modeled bent at the elbow with expressively-posed fingers, mirror held in her right hand. Marks: 4733. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

3” (8 cm.) Porcelain head with rich brown sculpted hair, darkoutlined eyes, attached to powder puff which is resting inside a powder box in the shape of her dress. Marks: 13151. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300

169. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Elegant Lady in Pastels” by Dressel & Kister 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll with elegantly-turned head, slender face and elongated throat, grey hair drawn into chignon at the back of head decorated by long ruffled streamers, sculpted blouse with scalloped collar trimmed with suggestion of painted lace, purple and pink lacing, with extended arms and separatelysculpted fingers. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, rare model with most unusual and

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distinctive costume and hair ribbons. $600/800

170. German Porcelain Half-Doll “18th Century Lady with Feathered Coiffure”

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13” (33 cm.) overall. 6” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll portraying 18th century woman with elaborate grey coiffure topped by three feathers, blue blouse with low bodice and ruffled collar and sleeves, holding fan in her hands, attached to metal frame designed originally for use as lamp cover and with silk and ribbon overskirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/500

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171. German Bisque Half-Doll Depicting 18th Century Lady with Feathered Bonnet 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of lady with brown sculpted hair captured under a poke bonnet trimmed with feathers and bows, with sculpted costume featuring ruffled tiered collar with blue bows, rose blouse with wide pouf sleeves, holding fan. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/500

172. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Basket of Grapes” by Goebel 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting 18th century lady with elaborate coiffure 173.

a grand bow beneath her throat, sculpted costume, her head tilted downward to gaze at the potted plant she holds in her extended hands. Marks: (Goebel crown mark). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, very rare model with distinctive finish in lustrous muted colors. $500/700

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decorated with blue hair band edged with gilt, sculpted costume with low bodice, draped sleeves, and holding generously-laden tray of grapes. Marks: (crown symbol of Goebel). Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1915. $300/500

173. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Tray of Treats” by Goebel

16” (41 cm.) overall. 7 ½” doll to finger tips. Waist-up nude porcelain halfdoll with profile modeling of head, brown sculpted hair with arranged curls topped by four feathers in shades of green and purple, smiling expression, sculpted blue necklace with jewel medallion, arms modeled away from body in unusual poses, finger of right hand pointing, and left hand with open palm, on original wire tea cozy frame with silk gown and overskirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, very rare half-doll with unusual posing of head and arms, sculpted jewelry. $600/800

5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of 18th century lady with very high gathered cap having blue band and bow, low-bodice blue blouse with ruffled edging and sleeves and having transfer-printed flowers, her arms extended holding an oval tray with three decorated little cakes in the shape of flowers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/500

174. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady Holding Potted Plant” by Goebel with Unusual Shaded Colors 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of woman with grey hair under a small cap tied with wide streamers forming 175. Back

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9” (23 cm.) Each is porcelain full-body figure of man and woman with sculpted and imaginatively-painted country costumes, sculpted hair, she with basket of Dresden flowers carried on her head and a basket of strawberries at her side, and he carrying bowl of Dresden flowers in his right arm, and a basket of strawberries, each mounted on original matching stand. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp) 4438 (incised). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1900. $500/800

177. German Porcelain Half-Doll by Dressel & Kister on Candy Box for the French Market 5” (13 cm.) h. 6” diam. Centered on the lid of a candy box is a porcelain half-doll with grey sculpted hair, Dresden rose, arms extended and holding a rose in right hand, the box lavishly decorated with silk cover, metallic threads, silk rose petals and tulle. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910, for the French market. $300/500

178. Endearing German Porcelain Half-Doll “Bonnet Baby” Pincushion 8” (20 cm.) overall. 3” doll. Porcelain waist-up half-doll depicting young baby with blonde sculpted hair peeking out from white sculpted baby bonnet, arms modeled away with 177.

little folded fist of right hand, attached to original pincushion body with lace overlay skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/500

179. Petite German Porcelain HalfDoll “Lady with Rare Bonnet” by Dressel & Kister 3 ½” (9 cm.) Waistup porcelain nude 179. half-doll of lady with grey sculpted hair in elaborate coiffure topped by unusual bonnet with white feather bed encircled by red roses, and with addition purpleedged feathers and gilt comb, with extended arms in expressive poses. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, rare bonnet. $300/500

180. German Porcelain Half-Doll by Dressel & Kister in Silk Pincushion Arrangement 8” doll l. Arranged upon a circular silk brocade

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covered platform with gilt feet is a matching brocade silk chair edged with pins to serve as pincushion; seated on the chair is a nude porcelain half-doll with grey sculpted hair decorated with Dresden flower, her arms extended and holding another flower, muslin torso, porcelain legs and rose silk and lace costume. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $400/500

181. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Floral Wreath Coronet” by Dressel & Kister in Presentation Lamp for the French Market 11” (28 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude woman with elaborately-sculpted grey hair crowned by a wreath of Dresden flowers, with extended arms away from body, appearing to offer a rose that is held in her right hand. The half-doll is attached to a gilded filigree skirt and halter which is further attached to a marble base with gilded metal feet and which disguises a lamp. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1915, in rare presentation for the French market. $1200/1500

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on each arm. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1912, superb detail of decoration. $700/900

9â&#x20AC;? (23 cm.) Porcelain full figure of woman posed on toes of one foot, her other foot and right arm extended forward, and her left arm curled up for balance, with sculpted grey hair waved around her face and captured in tiny chignon at her nape covered by gilt cap, painted lavender slippers with gold pom-poms, and fitted with gold jewelry including wide necklace with turquoise bead, and double bracelets

183. German Porcelain Lady by Dressel & Kister with Rare Flowing Hair and Gold Jewelry 9â&#x20AC;? (23 cm.) Porcelain full figure of woman posed on toes of one foot, her other foot and right arm 183. Back

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hair sculpted in fly-away long locks (modeled away from her body), beneath a lavender wide-brimmed bonnet with upturned side, large purple bow and band, her arms held in unusual pose in front of bosom, attached to metal frame with silk overlay skirt designed for use as tea cozy. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, depicting the French actress, Madame Mole Raymond of the late 18th century as she appeared in a famous portrait by Elisabeth Vigee-LeBrun which is presently in the Louvre in Paris. The doll is a very apt sculptural representation of the actress as depicted in the painting, the arms appearing to be posed for placement in a muff as shown in the painting, and with a rare sculpted hole behind the bonnet bow designed to hold a feather which is still present. $700/1100

186. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Flowing Scarf” by Aelteste Volkstedter 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll portraying 18th-century lady with head inclined and arms stretched very wide apart, painted brown hair beneath a bevy of colorful flowers attached to very long flowing streamers, Sevres-blue painted bodice with ruffled edging and three-tiered cuffs edged with gold beading, two gold bracelets on each arm. Marks: (N over crown blue stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrick, rare model with exquisite detail of modeling and accessories. $500/800

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extended forward, and her left arm curled up for balance, with sculpted grey hair waved around her face and captured at the back into long flowing curls, painted blue slippers with gold pom-poms, and fitted with gold jewelry including wide necklace with turquoise bead, and double bracelets on each arm with turquoise bead trim and heart charm. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1912, the model was made in several variations including as a half-doll, and as the preceding lot with different hair style. $800/1100

185. Very Fine German Porcelain Half-Doll Portraying the French Actress, Madame Mole Raymond by Dressel & Kister 12” (30 cm.) overall. 5” doll. Waist-up porcelain nude lady with grey sculpted

peg-jointed porcelain arms modeled bent at the elbows. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, rare jointed arms and exceptional detail of hair sculpting and painted of delicate facial features. $500/700

188. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Medallion Coronet 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll with slender torso, sculpted brown hair with elaborately-arranged horizontal curls that are ornamented with a large medallion coronet, with arms extended from body, holding rose, bracelet on right wrist. Marks: 10046. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915. $300/400

189. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Feathered Coronet” 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll with slender torso, sculpted pale grey hair with elaborately-arranged horizontal curls that are ornamented with three high white feathers with gilt trim centered by a large medallion coronet, with arms extended from body, holding rose, bracelet on right wrist. Marks: 10044. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915, a variation from #188 with different hair color and feathers behind the medallion coronet. $400/600

187. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with White Ruffled Cap” with Jointed Arms 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll, her head inclined to the side, with deeplysculpted dark brown hair in elaborate arrangement topped by dainty white ruffled cap,

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190. German Porcelain Lady with Sculpted Gold Headband by Dressel & Kister 11” (28 cm.) Porcelain full figure of nude woman in standing pose, her head tilted to the side, her right arm uplifted and placed behind her head with curled fingers and one pointing finger, and her left arm raised upward, her feet poised with uplifted heels, with grey sculpted hair loosely drawn into chignon and gold headband with “jeweled” accent. There are original holes in soles of both feet for posing, and hole at the back of her head for feather placement 190.

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if desired. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $600/800

191. Very Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll with Mystery Provenance 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude woman with white/grey sculpted hair in dainty curls around the sides of her face and forming into curls onto her shoulders, the hair decorated with a jeweled head piece in tiny blue, red and gilt stones, which

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are repeated in her sculpted earrings and elaborate necklace, with extended arms and delicately curled fingers. Marks: 10793. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, the distinctive portrait and her unique jewelry and headpiece accessories suggest two possible inspirations, viz. Queen Maria Carolina of Naples or the beloved Prussian Queen Elisabeth, wife of King Wilhelm, each of whom were captured in paintings of their time, usually with similar head piece or jewelry, whitened hair, and slightly-older slender face with plump chin of which this half-doll bears an uncanny resemblance. $700/900

192. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Elasserin” from Historic Series by Goebel 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting brown-haired woman in folklore costume of Alsace-Lorraine with sculpted large black coiffe bow, blue shawl with fringed detail, one hand held at hip, and the other hand held to her bosom, holding a rosebud. Excellent condition, flake at bottom rim at back. Marks: (Goebel crown symbol). Germany, Goebel, model 31, named “Elasserin”, from Historic Series of 1911. $500/700 192.

193. German Bisque Half-Doll with Masquerade Mask by Goebel 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up bisque nude woman with bald solid dome and mohair wig, painted black masquerade mask known as “half-mask”, with arms extended and bent at the elbows. Marks: (Goebel crown symbol). Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1910. $300/500

194. German Bisque Masked Bathing Beauty Lying on Stomach by Galluba & Hoffmnan

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6 ½” (17 cm.) Nude bisque lady is posed lying on stomach, her head upraised and turned to the side, leaning on her left hand, the other hand with pointing finger, one leg kicking in air, painted grey thighhigh stockings and black heeled shoes, white mohair wig with black velvet band and painted black masquerade half-mask. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Galluba & Hoffman. $500/700

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195. Two Petite German Bisque Bathing Beauties 5” (13 cm.) Each is bisque figure of nude lady posed lying on her side, with arms held behind her head, mohair wig, sculpted grey stockings with black rim and grey heeled shoes. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915, Galluba & Hoffman, an interesting study in variation, identical models except one with painted black face mask. $500/700 197.

196. German Bisque Seated Bathing Beauty with Masquerade Mask and Grey Stockings by Galluba & Hoffman 4” (10 cm.) Bisque figure of adult nude woman posed seated, leaning forward with arms posed as though about to clap hands, knees crossed, grey thigh-high stockings with black rims and dark grey heeled shoes, painted black masquerade mask, mohair wig with velvet bow. Marks: 8(3?)741 B. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Galluba & Hoffman. $500/700

197. German Bisque Bathing Beauty in Rare Sculpted Costume by Galluba & Hoffman 7 ½” (19 cm.) Posed standing upon a bisque platform with columnar railing is a buxom bisque lady with auburn mohair wig, one arm resting upon the column and the other held downward with green book held in her hand. Marks: 404 B. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Galluba & Hoffman, wearing undergarment with very low bodice, yellow stockings and unusual brown heeled shoes. $500/800

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198. German Bisque Bathing Beauty with Hand Mirror by Galluba & Hoffman 4” (10 cm.) Bisque nude woman posed seated, her legs crossed at knees, and her head turned to gaze into a mirror which she holds in her extended right hand, original mohair wig, painted grey stockings and darker grey shoes, (frail) original net swimsuit. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1915. $300/500

199. Very Rare German Bisque Double-Figure Bathing Beauties by Galluba & Hoffman 8” (20 cm.) Posed playfully dancing, standing upon a bisque platform are two full-figure nude ladies with mohair wigs and smiling expressions, one with painted blue stockings and blue heeled shoes,

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and the other with yellow stockings and yellow heeled shoes. Marks: 314. Excellent condition. Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1915, rare double figure in charming pose. $1200/1500

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5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll with pink-tinted complexion, her head turned haughtily upward, painted gold short curls under a bright red cap, exaggerated facial painting, arms held away from her body with expressively-posed hands. Marks: 1390. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $300/400

5” (13 cm.) x 5” square. 3” pups. A pair of black and white terrier pups are posed resting on a silk pillow with ruffled edging, designed for use as pincushion. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $300/400

201. German Porcelain Powder Puff Doll in Highly-Stylized Costume 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of flapper era woman with black sculpted winged cap over short blonde hair, brown jacket edged with white fur cuffs and collar, mittens, attached to powder puff skirt which is further attached to porcelain legs with black boots, posed on porcelain base. Marks: 15565. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/400

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204. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper with Red Cap and Purse” 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of slender-bodied flapper lady, red cap with gilt trim, spit curls at the side, black flapper jacket with thick fur collar, clutching a gilt-trimmed red purse in her right arm. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $300/500

202. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper with Red Cloche and Costume” 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting a flapper with highlystylized pose, black spit curls peeking beneath a red cloche hat with striped ribbon band, red sleeveless blouse with red checkered collar, bracelets on arms, right arm extended to show the ring on her finger, and left arm bent at elbow and held behind her back. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $300/500

205. Petite German Porcelain Half-Doll as Flapper Lady 3” (8 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll in flapper style costume comprising magenta cloche, matching jacket with white shawl, white gloves and clutch purse. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300

206. Very Rare German Porcelain “Lady with Windblown Skirt” by Dressel & Kister 10” (25 cm.) Porcelain figure of lady posed as though wind-blown, the skirt of her green dress adrift exposing ruffled undergarments, thighhigh tan stockings, garters, and black one-strap shoes, with sculpted fur wrap, black cloche with green band, sculpted yellow bracelets, arranged upon self base with attached trinket box in the shape of a hat box, with removable lid. Marks: 5940 (incised). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1915. $800/1100

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207. German Porcelain Bathing Beauty on Vanity Tray by Dressel & Kister 9” (23 cm.) l. 5”h. seated. Posed seated on a burgundy porcelain tray with two attached lidded jars and gilt accents is a porcelain nude lady with grey sculpted hair arranged in chignon, her legs neatly folded and her arms resting on the tray. Marks: (Kister blue stamp) 5453 (ink lettered numbers). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1915. $500/700

208. German Porcelain “Moorish Lad with Bouquet of Flowers” by Heubach 8” (20 cm.) One-piece porcelain figure of young brown-complexioned lad with white feather-trimmed turban, matching blouse, yellow pants, red-tipped shoes, holding a bouquet of colorful flowers in his extended left hand. Marks: Heubach (in square) Modelle Fraureuth (green stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300

209. German Porcelain “Flapper Lady Seated On Chair” Trinket Box 5” (13 cm.) Seated on a porcelain club chair in a casual sideways manner is a red-haired flapper lady with stylized short hair, outlined eyes, pink dress draped above 208.

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her knees, with painted gold earrings and threestrand necklace, gold stockings, pink-heeled shoes with magenta details, her right hand extended. The lady and top of chair are detachable, forming the lid of the box. Generally excellent, two finger tips chipped. Germany, circa 1925. $200/400

210. French Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Red Feather and Fan” as Powder Puff 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of flapper lady with brown sculpted hair decorated with large red feather, holding a green fan to her bosom, with attached powder puff forming a skirt and resting in the concave bowl above her porcelain legs and gold shoes. Marks: Paris G-M (and illegible, green stamp). Excellent condition. French, circa 1925. $200/400

211. German Porcelain Half-Doll Powder Puff as Ballerina 5” (13 cm.) h. 5”l. Waist-up porcelain nude halfdoll of ballerina, her head turned to the side, sculpted brown hair with chignon pouf and two green hair bands, arms away from body with posed

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hands, painted gilt necklaces and bracelets, attached to powder puff which is resting in a porcelain concave dish with porcelain legs, bent knees, gold shoes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $400/600

213. German Porcelain “Lady in Green Gown with Cigarette” on Vanity Box by Dressel & Kister 5” (13 cm.) diam. 7”h. Seated on the lid of a porcelain vanity box is red-haired vamp posed with her head tossed backward, her right arm posed with cigarette, and her blue-stockinged legs posed seductively. Marks: (Dressel blue stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925, Dressel & Kister. $300/500 211.

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214. Grand German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Exuberant Seven-Feather Bonnet” by Aelteste Volkstedter 8” (20 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll with sculpted brown hair having ringlet curls at the sides of face beneath a lavender bonnet with very wide front brim that is decorated with seven shaded curled feathers and flowing magenta streamers, arms modeled away from her body with daintily posed hands. Marks: (N over crown blue stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Aesteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrick, a rare large size of the elaborately-sculpted halfdoll with exuberant bonnet. $400/600 214. Back

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215. Grand German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Dramatic Feathered and Ribboned Bonnet” 8 ½” (22 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll with sculpted grey-streaked hair drawn from her face into very full curls at the nape, pale blue stove-pipe bonnet overlaid with an unusual blue ribbon-edged feather which forms into a large bow, and three additional bows at the bonnet tip with cascading pink ribbons below, arms modeled away from her body with daintily posed hands. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, attributed to Aesteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrick, a rare large size of the elaborately-sculpted half-doll with an extraordinary bonnet. $400/600 215. Back

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216. Grand German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Feathered Cap” by Aelteste Volkstedter 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll, her head turned demurely, with sculpted brown hair in elaborate long flowing curls onto her shoulders beneath a small cap with gilt-edged pink ruffle decorated with three yellow, red, and blue feathers and a gilt comb, with low-bodice blouse edged with white ruffle, magenta sleeves with orange cuff bows, arms modeled away and clutching a rose. Marks: (N over crown blue stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Aesteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrick, a rare large size of the elaborately-sculpted half-dolls. $400/600

217. Very Rare French Porcelain Lady with Unusual Hinged Skirt Bustle by Samson of Paris 8” (20 cm.) Porcelain lady standing in sideways pose on self-base, her right leg on a foot stool as she lifts her skirt to reveal her shapely leg, and her torso bent forward to reveal her ample bosom, with very elaborately sculpted and painted costume of the late 18th century including three-feathered bonnet. And with unusual hinge at the bustle which when lifted reveals her bare derriere. Marks: (blue intertwined letters L enclosing small letter S stamp). Excellent condition. French, Samson of Paris, circa 1900, the firm was noted for re-creating works of earlier famed French porcelain firms, this example their version of a notable Sevres work. $500/700

218. Grand German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady in Rare Bonnet” by Aelteste Volkstedter 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady, her head 218. Back turned to the side and downward, with sculpted brown hair in elaborate long flowing curls beneath a side-perched brown bonnet with wide-brim and large orange bow and with a yellow band and bow on the 219. back,

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with low-bodice blouse with raised scallop edge collar, gathered sleeves, yellow bow, arms modeled away and clutching a rose. Marks: (N over crown blue stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Aesteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrick, a rare large size of the elaboratelysculpted half-doll. $400/600

219. German Porcelain Half-Doll “La Camargo Dancing” by Dressel & Kister 10” (25 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll posed with arms widely-outstretched, sculpted light grey curly hair with Dresden flowers, daintily-posed hands, muslin lower torso and upper legs, porcelain lower legs with blue painted slippers, costume. Excellent condition. Dressel & Kister, circa 1910, depicting the famed 18th century Parisian ballerina known as La Camargo who is known for introducing the ballet slipper, replacing the heeled dancing shoe. $500/700

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and a single Dresden rose in her left, attached to original padded pincushion with golden silk overlay skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/500

221. Superb Very Rare French Porcelain Half-Doll “La Merveilleuse” by Locre

220. German Porcelain Half-Doll “18th Century Lady with Fan and Rose” on Original Pincushion 14” (36 cm.) overall. 6 ½” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting an aristocratic lady with sculpted grey hair in elaborate 18th century style, sculpted and painted golden blouse with scalloped-edging, her arms extended holding a folded fan in her right hand

6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain woman with grey sculpted hair curled under the edged of a blue wide-brimmed bonnet trimmed with extravagant yellow bow and with pink streamer ties, grey down-glancing eyes, sculpted brown jacket with fur trim and yellow lapels and cuffs. Marks: (blue crossed arrows stamp). Excellent condition. French, Locre, circa 1910, the figure appeared in an early company catalog as model 13968 identified as “Charles I La Merveilleuse” from a series of dolls representing women of specific periods of French history, this particular model depicting a woman in costume of the Charles X era of early 1800s. $900/1300

224. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Basket of Dresden Flowers” with Original Pincushion Skirt 9” (23 cm.) overall. 4 ½” half-doll. Waistup porcelain figure of 18th 223. century lady with brown sculpted hair drawn under her ruffled cap, blue throat ribbon, sculpted costume with low bodice yellow blouse revealing ample bosom, her right arm extended holding a rose and her left arm cradling a basket filled with a wonderful variety of Dresden flowers, attached to original silk-covered pincushion with silk overskirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $500/800

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222. Important and Rare French Porcelain Half-Doll “La Grisette” by Locre 6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain woman with grey/brown sculpted hair in side curls and with looped topknot decorated with a fancy gilt-edged hair comb, brown side-glancing flirty eyes, sculpted low-bodice blue blouse with three pink bows, sculpted and painted gold bead necklace with locket. Marks: (blue crossed arrows stamp). Excellent condition. French, Locre, circa 1910, the figure appeared in an early company catalog as model 13969 identified as “Louis-Philippe La Grisette” from a series of dolls representing women of specific periods of French history, this particular model depicting a flirtatious woman from the LouisPhilippe era of early 1800s. $900/1200

223. German Porcelain Vignette “Boy and Girl with Doll” by Dressel & Kister 5 ½” (14 cm.) The porcelain vignette depicts a young girl with brown flowing curls and colorful costume playing with her doll, as though teaching the doll to walk, while a young lad stands alongside watching her; both figures have elaborately-sculpted and painted costumes of many patterns. Marks: (blue stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $300/400 224.

226. Fine German Porcelain Figure “Lady in Pink Gown & Reticule” by Dressel & Kister

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10” (25 cm.) One-piece porcelain lady posed standing on self-base with gilt garland, she with brown ringlet curl beneath an elegant pink sunbonnet with feathers and ribbons, and with matching pink gown with bands of ribbon trim, flowing ribbon around her back neck, and holding a matching reticule. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff mark). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1915. $300/500

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227. German Porcelain “Pup Standing on Pillow” Dresser Box 7” (18 cm.) Standing atop a porcelain dresser box in the shape of tufted cushion with gilt-accented tassels and edging is a brown pup with well-defined details of fur. The pup serves as a handle for lifting the lid of the box, and accessing the interior which is decorated with floral transfer design. Marks: (blue crossed sticks and initials A.B. in oval outline). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/500

225. German Porcelain Half-Doll on Gilt-Cased Metal Porcelain Vanity Box for the French Market 7” (18 cm.) diam. 9”h. Waist-up porcelain half-doll of nude lady with curly brown sculpted hair held by a turquoise hair band, her head tilted downward, and her arms extended in a graceful manner. The half-doll is wearing a gilt metallic halter which is attached to a flared metallic frame designed to appear as her skirt, and which covers the porcelain vanity bowl. The bowl frame is incised “France” and “Bte SGDG Depose” and the porcelain bowl is marked Limoges. Excellent condition. Dressel & Kister half-doll for the French market, circa 1920, the elegant lady is beautifully-fitted to the filigree gilt frame. A larger version of the same half-doll is #228 in this catalog. $500/800 227.

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228. Large German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Teal Blue Hair Band” by Dressel & Kister 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady with dark brown sculpted hair in deeply-tousled curls with teal green hair band, downcast brown eyes,

arms modeled away from body bent at the elbows with daintily curled fingers. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910, rare large size with strong painting of hair and hair band. $400/600

229. Large German Porcelain Bathing Beauty in Seated Pose by Dressel & Kister 5 ½” (14 cm.) One-piece porcelain figure of seated woman, posed with her right hand clasping the knee of her folded legs, and her left hand posed for balancing, grey sculpted hair with softly-arranged curls and coiled chignon. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $500/700

230. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Grey-Haired Lady with Magenta Ribbon” by Dressel & Kister 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady with sculpted grey hair in luxurious curls that are held by a magenta hair ribbon, matching grey eyes, arms modeled away from her body, the right arm bent at the elbow and with curled fingers held to bodice, and the left arm held behind her back away from her body with curled fingers. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $300/500 229.

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232. German Porcelain Half-Doll Depicting Older Woman with Shawl 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting a gentle-faced older woman clasping her hands, her ringlet curls enclosed by a wide-brimmed sunbonnet with pink bows and streamers, patterned sculpted shawl with ruffled edge. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $400/600

231. Porcelain Vignette “Stall at the Farmer’s Market” 12” (30 cm.) The porcelain vignette depicts a draped market stall at which a man and woman are offering a selection of poultry, rabbits and other victuals to a customer who appears to be bargaining. Unidentified blue stamp mark. Generally excellent, restoration on one hand. Circa 1900. $300/500

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233. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Basket of Fish” by Dressel & Kister 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of lady with sculpted Dutch cap trimmed with pink and coral bands, wearing blue blouse with floral print, and with right arm extended and left arm holding a basket of two fish. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp), Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910, a rare model with unusual theme and rich detail. $400/600

234. Porcelain Vignette “Stall at the Fish Market” 12” (30 cm.) The porcelain vignette depicts a draped stall at the fish market at which a man and woman are offering a selection of various fish to a customer. Excellent condition. Marked with unidentified blue stamp. Circa 1900. $300/500 233.

237. German Porcelain Half-Doll “She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not” by Goebel

235. Intriguing German Porcelain Figurine “Mother with Child in Garden Scene” with Half-Doll Connection

3” (8 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting a young girl with bowed head, reddish brown hair, blue bodice with patterned rose design, arms extended holding a daisy in one hand and plucking its petals one by one with the other hand. Marks: (Goebel crown mark). Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, from the Kleine Rokoko series of 1911. $200/300

7 ½” (19 cm.) h. and l. The porcelain vignette depicts a blonde-haired woman with long pink streamer ribbons seated at a garden chair with garlands of Dresden flowers draped over her gown, a table at her side and a young girl standing before her holding a little bouquet of flowers, with more Dresden flowers decorating her dress. The base is marked with a thimble-shaped blue stamp. Germany, circa 1910, the mother is the same model as the half-doll #169, in this catalog, with variation of this example having Dresden flowers in hair, and illustrates the manner in which porcelain models were created in various forms. $600/900

236. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Girl with Outstretched Arms” by Goebel from Kleine Biedermeier Series 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting a young child with outstretched arms, brown curls under yellowlined sunbonnet which has transfer-pattern roses on the exterior matching the blouse pattern. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1911, from the Kleine Biedermeier series of the 1911 catalog. $200/300 236.

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238. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Little Girl with Necklace” by Goebel from Kleine Rokoko Series 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of young lady with arms posed downward in front, having grey sculpted hair with ringlet curls and topknot, detailed costume and colorful beaded necklace. Marks: (Goebel crown mark). Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1911, the model appeared in the Kleine Rokoko series of their 1911 catalog as Nr.6 described as having hands posed to be able to hold a basket. $200/300

239. German Porcelain Half-Doll of Little Girl with Blue Hair Bow by Goebel 3” (8 cm.) Waistup porcelain halfdoll with sculpted short blonde hair topped by a large blue bow, eyes glancing to side, arms extended and a bouquet of flowers held in her left hand. Marks: T.P. 56. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, from their 1911 Kleine Rokoko series. $200/300

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240. Two German Porcelain Half-Dolls by Goebel from the Kleine Rokoko Series 3” (8 cm.) Each is porcelain waist-up half-doll depicting a young child with blonde sculpted hair, one with garland of flowers in hair and holding a small corsage (marked TP 50) and the other holding a wreath of flowers (marked TP 54). Girl with wreath has old hairline at the back, otherwise excellent. Germany, Goebel, from their Kleine Rokoko series in the 1911 catalog. $200/300

241. German Porcelain Half-Doll by Goebel from the Kleine Biedermeier Series 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting a young child with hands clasped to her bonnet streamers, having transfer-patterned rose design on bonnet and blouse. Marks: (Goebel crown symbol). Germany, Goebel, from the Kleine Biedermeier series described in the 1911 catalog. $200/300

242. German Porcelain Half-Doll of Child with Pincushion Base 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of young child with pink sculpted hair cap over little blonde curls, white blouse, attached to original muslin pincushion with fivetiers of lace on the overskirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $150/250

243. German Porcelain Box “Little Boy on Chair with Teddy Bear” 4 ½” (11 cm.) A lustre-finish brown sculpted chair is actually a box with removable lid; seated on the chair is a little brown-haired boy with blue costume and slippers, anxiously holding his pink “blankie” and his brown teddy bear. Incised 7562. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300 242.

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244. Rare Porcelain HalfDoll “Lady with Gilt Cap” by Herend 6 ½” (17 cm.) Hip-up porcelain half-doll portraying a lady with her right arm uplifted as though in greeting, and her left hand held behind her head, the lady has brown sculpted hair captured under a gold cap, sculpted green shawl with painted delicate flowers, peasant style blouse and lace bodice, and a blue skirt overlaid with a flowerdecorated apron. There are sew holes at the skirt/apron base indicating its purpose to be attached to pincushion base. Marks: Herend Hungary (and 244. Back logo blue stamp). Excellent condition. Hungary, circa 1910, the firm, specializing in luxury porcelain goods, had been founded in 1826, and enjoys an illustrious history. $700/900

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245. Rare Porcelain HalfDoll “Folklore Lady with Crossed Arms” by Goebel from Volkstrachten Series 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of brown-haired lady with hair drawn back into coiled chignon, with little curls at the forehead, sculpted shawl with transfer-patterned shawl and blouse, posed with her arms folded. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1910, from their rare Volkstrachten series. $400/600

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246. Rare and Imaginative German Porcelain Half-Doll “Woman in Theatrical Costume”

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6 ½” (17 cm.) Waistup porcelain half-doll portraying woman in dramatic theatrical costume, a gathered yellow cap with gold beading and with a colorful fan-shaped crest above brown curly hair, with magenta blouse, wide green collar and with fur wrap with head draped over the collar, her right hand appearing to hold the wrap, and her left arm extended from body. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $400/700

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246.1. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Ringlet Curls” by Goebel 12” (30 cm.) overall. 5” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll portraying a lady with generous ringlet curls at each side of face and topknot with blue bow, having sculpted brown collar, and holding a wide fan in her right hand and a Dresden flower in her left, with attached wire frame with silk overlay skirt for use as tea cozy. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1912. $300/400

247. Grand German Porcelain Half-Doll “Little Girl with Flowing Curls” by Dressel & Kister as Candy Box 11” (28 cm.) overall. 5 ½” doll. 10” box diam. Waist-up porcelain half-doll of young girl, posed leaning forward, her brown hair in long flowing locks tied with aqua ribbon and bow, smiling expression, with sculpted ruffled dotted collar and double ruffled cuffs, Dresden bow, and with arms extended, her right arm below her waist, and her left arm clutching a bouquet of flowers, attached to padded wire armature lower body posed kneeling, and attached further to a flat candy box with skirt overlay. Generally excellent, possible restoration of flowers. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $500/700

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248. Trio, German Porcelain Children in the Kate Greenaway Manner by Dressel & Kister 5” (13 cm.) Each is a one-piece porcelain figure of young child in Victorian style costume. Marks: (blue bishop staff ’s mark). Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1900. $300/400

249. German Porcelain Lady with Decorative Cap and Brooch as Trinket Box 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figural depicting a woman with fancily-decorated cap and costume, a gold brooch at her throat, holding a mug in her right hand. The figure separates at the shoulders for access to the hollow interior, the head of the woman serving as the lid of the box. Marks: 3657. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $300/400

250. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Plate of Treats” 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of young lady with curly brown hair with chignon and blue bow, sculpted costume including green shawl wrapped around her left arm, and holding a plate of treats. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $200/300

251. Petite German Porcelain Half-Doll 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting a little girl with Dutch cap and wrapped shawl heightened with lustrous glaze, her right arm clasping a basket of apples, and her left arm extended away from her body. Marks: 6584. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915. $200/300

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252. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Bowl of Dresden Flowers” 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain halfdoll portraying an 18th century lady with feathered coiffe, low-bodice 252. blouse with white ruffled edging and cuffs, her right arm extended holding a rose, and her left arm capturing a bowl which is lavishly filled with multi-colored Dresden flowers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, a variation of #224 in this catalog, the two half-dolls are the same model with variations of coiffe style, costume colors, different floral arrangement, and lacking the painted blue collar found on #224. $300/400

253. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Basket of Flowers” 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting a grey-haired lady with ornament coiffure topped by a dainty ruffled cap, sculpted blouse with low bodice, ruffled edge and transfer-printed flowers, her arms extended forward holding a basket of flowers which she appears to be showing to onlookers. Marks: 919 C. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $200/300 249.

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255. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Yellow Bonnet” 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain halfdoll depicting a woman with brown sculpted curly hair under a wide-brimmed yellow bonnet with black brim and bow, with blue shawl and blouse, her hands clasped in front of bodice holding a rose. Marks: Foreign 13370. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300

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256. French Porcelain Potpourri Box Depicting DoubleFaced Art Deco Lady by Robj

254. German Porcelain Harlequin and Carnival Lady as Lamp 10” (25 cm.) figure. 18” overall. Posed upon a self-base is a yellow-suited harlequin with blue pom-poms and cap who is leaning over his girlfriend with sculpted carnival cap and decorative costume, he holding a porcelain guitar in his arms. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $300/400

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8” (20 cm.) The porcelain potpourri jar depicts a woman’s face on two sides of the jar, with highly-stylized Art Deco design, and with gilt accents. Marks: RobJ Paris Made in France. Excellent. French, circa 1925. $300/400

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258. German Bisque Character by Shaefer & Vater with Pincushion 6” (15 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck depicting a googly-eyed black-complexioned character with sculpted turban, attached to black velvet pincushion with gilt metallic trim. Generally excellent. Germany, Schaefer & Vater, circa 1925. $200/300

259. German Porcelain “Little Boy in Clown Suit” as Trinket Box 8 ½” (22 cm.) Full figure of little boy in yellow clown suit with blue pom-poms and white ruffled collar has black skull cap above brown spit curls, his hands modeled held in pockets. The figure separates at the waist for access to the hollow interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300

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257. German Porcelain Figure “Pierrot and His Red-Haired Friend” 7 ½” (19 cm.) One-piece porcelain figure depicting costumed Pierrot with black skull cap and spit curls, ruffled collar and jester suit, flirting with a red-haired woman in carnival costume. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300

260. Petite German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper Lady with Mask” with Original Pincushion 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of slender-bodied half-doll with painted mask, yellow cap, and painted yellow and black costume, with right arm outstretched, and attached to original silk pincushion. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300

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8” (20 cm.) Two-piece porcelain figurine depicts a flapper lady with black stylized hair, blue dress and shoes, gold necklace and bracelets, and holding a large pink boa feather, seated in an over-stuffed porcelain arm chair which separates to reveal its hollow interior for use as powder box. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920s. $600/900

262. Pair, German Porcelain Bathing Beauties in Chairs 3” (8 cm.) overall. Each is one-piece porcelain seated figure of bathing beauty with stylish costume and oversized brimmed bonnet, seated in woven chair. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $200/300

263. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper in Purple Costume” 4 ½” (11 cm.) Porcelain waist-up slender-bodied half-doll with highly-stylized purple coat with geometric cuffs and matching cloche, large coral bow. Generally excellent, restoration on right hand. Marks: 288. Germany, circa 1920. $100/200

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264. German Porcelain Figure of Bathing Child 6 ½” (17 cm.) Porcelain figure of young child with brown bobbed hair, wearing yellow swimsuit and matching pom-pom cap, designed with hole in hand for holding paper umbrella, and hole in leg to which is attached a bee. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300 264.

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265. German Bisque Bathing Beauty in Black Beach Dress 5” (13 cm.) Bisque lady reclining on stomach with arms folded up to her face and her legs extended in air, has sculpted black beach dress, cap and shoes. Excellent condition. Marks: 6726. Germany, possibly Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1915. $200/300

266. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper lady with Crossed Arms” 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain halfdoll depicting a slender-bodied flapper with short brown curly hair and side-glancing eyes, her head hunched into her shoulders, and her long slender arms held crossed at her chest, blue painted sleeveless blouse with floral trim. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/400

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267. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Red-haired Lady with Smile” by Fasold & Stauch 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of angular-faced woman with short curly red hair, unusual smiling expression, sculpted white sweater with blue trim and red buttons. Excellent condition. Marks: 670. Germany, circa 1925, Fasold & Stauch. $300/400

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268. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Spanish Lady with Decorative Hair Comb” 15” (38 cm.) overall. 6 ½” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll with black sculpted hair drawn from her face and decorated with a tall hair comb, painted black dangle earrings, painted costume with blue bodice and patterned shawl with fringe, attached to silk pincushion base with skirt overlay. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/400 268.

269. Celluloid Guitar with Powder Puff Jester 9” (23 cm.) A celluloid guitar with marbled finish has a concave bowl in which is resting a celluloid head of jester with ruffled collar which is attached to a powder puff. Excellent condition. Circa 1920. $200/300

270. German Porcelain HalfDoll “Flapper Lady with Comb and Fan” by Dressel & Kister 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll with brown sculpted hair arranged with spit curls onto her cheeks and with chignon and decorative hair comb, side-glancing eyes, her right arm extended and bent at elbow, holding a fan up to her hair comb, and her left arm bent at the elbow in a dramatic pose. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $300/400

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271. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Modesty Fan” 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll depicting an 18th century lady with elaborately-sculpted grey hair tumbling onto her shoulders, her head tilted to the side and her arms, bent at the elbows, holding a fan modestly in front of her nude bosom. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/400

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272. French Porcelain Powder Jar “Art Deco Spanish Lady” by Henri Delcourt 8” (20 cm.) Porcelain figural in the Art Deco style depicts a Spanish lady with headdress and fan; the jar separated at the hips and the lady’s head serves as the handle of lid. Marks: H.D. Made in France (with anchor mark). Excellent condition. French, Henri Delcourt, circa 1930. $300/500

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13” (33 cm.) overall. 5” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll posed with right arm fully extended and left arm bent at elbow with delicately-poised fingers, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly from face and captured in a chignon at the nape, painted red bead necklace and earrings, red bracelets, attached to original wire frame, with silk overskirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $200/400

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275. German Porcelain Half-Doll “18th Century Lady with Exuberant Bonnet”

15” (38 cm.) overall. 6” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll of 18th century lady with elaborately-sculpted hair, curls tumbling onto her shoulders, with low-bodice decorated with ruffled edging and gilt trim, her arms extended and holding a tall porcelain vase with flowers, attached to wire frame designed for use as tea cozy and with silk overlay skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

14” (36 cm.) overall. 5” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll portraying a woman with voluminous brown hair having locks tumbling onto her shoulders, a wide-brimmed gray bonnet perched sideways on her hair and with three grand feathers and a large orange bow, her right arm holding the bonnet edge, and her left arm extended, sculpted bodice, attached to wireframe with silk overlay. Restoration to right hand and feather. Germany, circa 1910. $200/300

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276. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Dramatic Sunbonnet” by Dressel & Kister 11” (28 cm.) overall. 3 ½” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll portraying an elegant lady with head demurely turned to the side and her arms daintily extended, sculpted grey hair tumbling onto her shoulders under a white sunbonnet with stovepipe top and blue ribbons and streamers, fancily-painted blouse with unusual grey collar and floral transfer-patterned blouse, attached to wire frame and with silk overlay skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910, an especially refined model with exquisite painting and details. $400/600

277. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll “Portrait of Empress Eugenie” by Goebel from their Historic Series 12” (30 cm.) overall. 4 ½” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll posed proudly with head tilted to the side and her right arm bent at the elbow and held to the rose that is in her brown sculpted hair which tumbles half down her back, with two rows of blue beads, sculpted green blouse with low bodice accented with red rose, attached to wire frame with skirt overlay. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, model 16, from their Historic Series depicting Empress Eugenie. $500/800

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278. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Lavish Ribboned Bonnet by Dressel & Kister 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll with sculpted brown hair tied into three ringlet curls at each side of face, beneath a wide-brimmed bonnet with pink lining and ruffled edge, decorated with large pink bows and streamers, and a yellow feather, the decoration as lavish at the back as at the front, arms modeled away from body, her left arm extended below the waist. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff mark). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressed & Kister, circa 1910. $400/500 280.

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279. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Yellow Bow and Fan” by Dressel & Kister 6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll depicting lady with grey sculpted hair swept upright and decorated with yellow hair bow and gilt pin, her arms extended, a folded fan held in her right hand. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff mark). Excellent condition. Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $300/500

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280. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Gilt-Edged Blue Hair Band 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady with sculpted light brown hair with top knot and elaborate curls tied with gilt-edged hair band, arms extended away from body, a rose clutched in her right hand. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $200/300

281. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Red-Haired Lady with Rare Coiffure” by Dressel & Kister

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5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady with very slender torso and limbs, sculpted reddishbrown center-parted hair with thick curls, painted large brown eyes, arms modeled away from body and bent at elbows with daintily-posed hands. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff mark). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $300/400

282. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Rare Cap on Gilt-Cased Metal Porcelain Vanity Box for the French Market 8” (20 cm.) diam. 9”h. Waist-up porcelain halfdoll of nude lady with brown sculpted hair in side curls beneath an elaborate draped coiffe with gilt trim, her arms extended in a graceful manner. The half-doll is wearing a gilt metallic halter which is attached to a flared metallic frame designed to appear as her skirt, and which covers the porcelain vanity bowl. The bowl frame is incised “France” and “Bte SGDG Depose”. Excellent condition. Dressel & Kister half-doll for the French market, circa 1920, the elegant lady is beautifully-fitted to the filigree gilt frame. $500/800

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283. Petite German Porcelain HalfDoll “Lady with Purple Purse” by Aelteste Volkstedter 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll, her head inclined to the side with brown curls beneath a white bonnet with pink bows, sculpted fancy bodice with transfer-patterned white blouse and an unusual purple purse dangling from yellow ties at her left wrist, her right arm extended far below her waist. Marks: (blue stamp logo of crown over intertwined letters). Excellent condition. Germany, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik, circa 1910. $300/500

284. Petite German Porcelain Couple with Bird and Treasure Box by Dressel & Kister 5” (13 cm.) Each is full figure of 18th century man or woman with richly painted patterned costumes, she with yellow-brimmed bonnet, holding a bird in her right outstretched arm, and he holding a treasure box in his left arm while he points to it with his right hand. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $200/400

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285. German Porcelain 18th Century Lady by Dressel & Kister 7” (18 cm.) Porcelain 18th century lady posed on self-base, her head tilted to the side and with ringlet curls and topknot tied with blue ribbon, burgundy gown with ribbon-pattern design, right arm held to her cheek and her left arm outstretched. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff mark). Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $200/300

286. German Porcelain HalfDoll “Lady with Purple-Feathered Cap” on Original Candy Box 7” (18 cm.) overall. 3 ½” doll. Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting an 18th century lady with brown sculpted curls under yellow bonnet trimmed with yellow streamers and three grand-sized purple feathers, sculpted low bodice blouse, arms extended graceful and bent at elbows, attached to cardboard candy box with removable base. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $200/400

287. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Unusual Hooped Base by Aelteste Volkstedter 6â&#x20AC;? (15 cm.) Hip-up porcelain half-doll with 13-hole hoop-shaped base depicting 18th century lady, sculpted brown hair with topknot and elaborate side curls, blue ribbon hair band with two large bows, painted brown downcast

eyes, sculpted bodice having pink ribbon trim on the sleeves and waist, pink cameo brooch, daintily-posed fingers on arms that are designed to be holding the cloth skirt, should a pincushion base be added to the figure. Marks: (blue stamp logo of crown over intertwined letters). Excellent condition. Germany, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik, circa 1910. $500/800

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289. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Wide-Brimmed Bonnet” as Tea Cozy 13” (33 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude lady, her head turned to the side and with grey sculpted hair beneath a yellow wide-brimmed bonnet, the front brim turned upward and decorated with purple bow and large orange plume, with arms modeled outstretched, bent at elbows, with wire-attached metal frame under embroidered silk overdress, designed for use as a tea cozy. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $300/400

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288. German Bisque Ballerina Posed En Pointe by Dressel & Kister 8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque lady posed as ballerina, with original mohair wig, jointed arms, her right arm bent at the elbow with curled fingers, and her left arm extended outward, her right leg extended and her left leg en pointe, painted green ballerina slippers, tulle costume. Generally excellent, tiny flake on left baby finger. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $300/500

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290. Rare and Beautiful Porcelain Half-Doll Posed on Flower-Bedecked Vanity Box for the French Market 9” (23 cm.) h. 10”l. Posed on the lid of a velvetcovered box is a half-doll surrounded by tinged-silk rose buds, grey sculpted hair with lavender hair band and decorative flowers and bows, dramatic facial painting, her arms extended outward as though resting on the flowers. Excellent condition. For the French market, circa 1910. $600/800

291. German Porcelain Half-Doll “BrownHaired Lady with Blue Hair Band” by Aelteste Volkstedter

292. German Porcelain HalfDoll “BrownHaired Lady with Hand Mirror”

4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of woman with head tilted to the side, short brown hair with side curls, chignon and teal band wrapped around her forehead, her arms modeled away from her body and held modestly in front. Marks: (blue stamp logo of crown over intertwined letters). Excellent condition. Germany, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik, circa 1910. $300/400

5 ½” (14 cm.) Waistup porcelain half-doll of lady with highsculpted brown curls, sculpted lavender shawl and green blouse, her arms bent at the elbows and modeled away from body, a mirror held in her right hand, and her left hand held to her hair. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300

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293. German Porcelain Half-Doll of Flapper lady on Candy Box 11” (28 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude half-doll of flapper era woman with tightly-cropped black hair with widow’s peak and side curls, heavily-lidded eyes, painted gold beaded necklace and earrings, on attached pincushion and with porcelain legs, costume, and resting on complementary recamier which hinges open for access to the candy box interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $500/700

294. German Porcelain Trinket Jar “Brown-Haired lady with Fur Coat” 5” (13 cm.) Appearing as a one-piece figural, the lady with short brown hair and elaborate white fur wrap separates at the center for access to the jar interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $150/250

295. Petite German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper Lady with Mask” Pincushion 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll posed with hands on hips, painted masquerade mask, sculpted flapper costume with lavender cloche and collar, attached to original pincushion silk base. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $150/250 294.

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296. Rare German Porcelain Half-Doll Portraying Guyta from the Folies Bergere 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll portraying a uniquely-costumed flapper lady, white jacket opened at the front to reveal bare bosom, white collar, white cloche. Marks: 46304. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1927, depicting the performer Guyta in a promotional poster for the Folies Bergere of that era wearing this exact costume. $300/400

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298. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper Lady in Grey Ensemble” 297. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper Lady on Feathered Skirt Candy Box” 7 ½” (19 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting flapper lady with burgundy cloche and jacket, white fur wrap, white gloves, holding purse, posed seated on lid of candy box with bisque legs, a lavish arrangement of curled feathers forming a skirt. The base of the box removes for access to the candy box interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/600

4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of slender-bodied flapper, her right arm bent at the elbow and held away from bodice, sculpted grey ensemble with black-edged white collar, grey cloche with two tiny spit curls at the sides. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300

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300. German Porcelain Powder Box of Flapper Lady in Amusing Pose 6 ½” (17 cm.) The porcelain powder box depicts a flapper era woman with short black hair lying on her back, the upper body leaning upward supported by her elbows, and the actual box forming her ruffled skirt through which her legs are protruding as though she is kicking; the legs forming the handle for the box lid. Marks: DRGM. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920s. $400/600

301. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady in Purple Blouse and Feathered Hat” 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting 18th-century woman with grey hair beneath sculpted grey and yellow bonnet with purple and yellow plumes, yellow collar and purple blouse. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $200/300

299. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady in Unusual Green Bonnet” by Lamm 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of lady in the 18th-century style, with elaborately-arranged grey curls under an over-sized green bonnet with wide brim and stove-top, decorated by a band of roses and leaves, having low-bodice purple blouse, with extended arms, holding a fan with painted floral design in her right hand. Marks: (blue stamp illustration of lamb) Dresden. Made in Germany. Excellent condition. Germany, Ambrosian Lamm of Dresden, circa 1910. $400/600

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302. French Porcelain Powder Jar 6” (15 cm.) The porcelain jar is in the shape of a highly-stylized Art Deco lady with unusual white painted pate, her “skirt” a colorful abstract design, the upper half of the jar serving as a handle for the lid. Marks: Paradis Paris N7. Excellent condition. French, circa 1925. $200/400

303. German Porcelain Bathing Beauty in Purple Swimsuit 6” (15 cm.) Porcelain lady posed lying on her stomach, her head tilted upward with brown sculpted curls, her right arm extended and shading her eyes, and her left leg kicking in the air, with painted purple swimsuit, brown curly hair and purple shoes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

304. German Porcelain Powder Box “Lady in Purple with Dog” 8” (20 cm.) Standing atop a white powder box is a flapper era woman in purple coat with lavish fur trim, matching cloche, purple shoes, a lean-bodied dog standing at her side, her right hand at the dog’s head and her left hand resting on his head. The figure serves as a handle for the box lid. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $300/500

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305. Four German Porcelain Powder Jars “Little Girls All in A Row” by Sitzendorf Porcelain 5 ½” (14 cm.) Each is a two-piece porcelain jar depicting a coquettish little girl with curly hair, side-glancing googly eyes, and costume that separates at her hips for access to the hollow interior. Including brown-haired girl with large pink hair band and bow, blue polka dot gown incised 22940 (tiny flake at top of skirt); blondehaired girl with large orange bow and yellow gown with blue flowers incised 22024; brown-haired girl with double blue bows and pink polka dot dress, incised 24036, and with Sitzendorf mark; and girl with lavender dress trimmed with green, incised 29047. Excellent condition. Germany, Sitzendorf, circa 1920. $800/1200

306. Three German Bisque Half-Dolls as Googly Kids Holding Toys 2” (5 cm.) - 2 ½”. Each is waist-up bisque child with painted googly sideglancing eyes, one with pink cap and ruffled clown collar holding a banjo, one with bobbed hair and blue hair bow holding a ball, one with yellow cap with blue bows holding a doll. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/500

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307. German Bisque Half-Doll with Cap and Muff on Pincushion 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up half-doll depicting googly-eyed side-glancing child with green cap and scarf, her arms held in front enclosed in an ermine-painted muff, attached to original pincushion. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $150/250

308. Four German Bisque Half-Dolls Depicting Little Children 2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is waist-up all-bisque half-doll depicting a little curly-haired child, including girl with blue bow holding a kitten, girl with blue bow holding a fan, girl with blue cap clapping hands, and girl with cup and saucer. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500 308.

310. German Bisque Half-Doll “Little Googly Girl in Yellow Bonnet” 2 ½” (6 cm.) Waist-up bisque half-doll depicting a little girl with blonde curls under a yellow bonnet trimmed with rose buds, with googly side-glancing eyes, her arms held outstretched. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $150/250 310.

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309. German Bisque Half-Doll “Brown-haired Girl with Yellow Bow” by Dressel & Kister 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up half-doll of young girl with brown sculpted curly hair with yellow bow, her head tilted to the side and her arms held in front of body, a rose in her right hand. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff stamp). Generally excellent. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. $200/300

311. Pair, German Bisque Half-Dolls with Jointed Arms 3” (8 cm.) Each is waist-up figure of young girl with brown sculpted bobbed hair, jointed arms, one with blue cap and the other with blue headband with daisies. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300 311.

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312. Rare German Bisque Double Bathing Beauties by Galluba & Hoffman 5” (13 cm.) A bisque nude woman is posed seated, her knees drawn up and clasped, as she turns her head to speak with the other woman who is posed with her leg resting on the shoulder of the first woman. Each with mohair wig and (frail) original costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Galluba & Hoffman, rare double figure vignette of bathing beauties. $700/900

314. German Bisque Bathing Beauty with Banjo by Galluba & Hoffman 4” (10 cm.) seated. 5”l. Bisque nude bathing beauty posed seated, her right leg crossed over her left leg, leaning forward and strumming a banjo, white mohair wig. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. Galluba & Hoffman. $400/500

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313. German Bisque Bathing Beauty Blowing Kisses by Galluba & Hoffman

6” (15 cm.) A nude bisque woman is posed standing on platform, her head inclined to the side and her arms held in front away from her body. Marks: 406 RR. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Galluba & Hoffman. $300/400

4” (10 cm.) Bisque nude lady posed kneeling on right leg, her left leg extended, with right arm extended and left arm bent at the elbow, blowing kisses, blonde mohair wig, painted black heels. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Galluba & Hoffman. $400/600

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316. Three Petite German Bisque Bathing Beauties on Pincushion Sofa 3 ½” (9 cm.) l. reclining model. Posed upon a burgundy silk sofa with pincushion seat are three bisque bathing beauties posed in various ways, one reclining on her back, one seated, and one gazing outward, her hand shading her eyes from the sun, each with mohair wig and painted ballet slippers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Galluba & Hoffman. $500/700

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318. German Bisque Bathing Beauty in Flirtatious Pose by Galluba & Hoffman

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317. German Bisque Bathing Beauty in Seated Pose by Galluba & Hoffman 3” (8 cm.) Bisque nude seated woman leaning on her right arm, her right knee bent over her left leg as she appears to be putting on her ballet slipper, mohair wig. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Galluba & Hoffman. $400/500

5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque nude woman posed seated and leaning back, resting on her right elbow, her right leg crossed over her left leg, head tilted flirtatiously, with painted blue ballet slippers, with original costume. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $300/500

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319. German Bisque Bathing Beauty Lying on Stomach by Galluba & Hoffman 6” (15 cm.) Bisque nude woman posed lying on her stomach, her head upraised supported by her right hand, her torso leaning on her right elbow, right leg uplifted, brunette mohair wig, pink ballet slippers. Marks: 405F. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Galluba & Hoffman. $300/500 319.

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320. German Porcelain Lady Posed Sunbathing 9 ½” (24 cm.) Figure of brownhaired lady with red and black hat, red swimsuit with flared black skirt, red shoes, posed on tree branch, with hand posed to hold a parasol. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/300

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321. German Porcelain Trinket Jar “Lady in Harlequin Costume”

322. French Porcelain Trinket Jar “Aladin”

6 ½” (17 cm.) Porcelain trinket jar depicting a lady costumed as harlequin with masquerade face, which separates at the hips, the lady’s head forming the handle. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $150/250

8” (20 cm.) The porcelain trinket jar depicts a caricature of Aladin with red fez, decorated costume, his hands held against his chest, palms outward; the jar separates at midriff for access to the hollow interior. Marks: Aladin France. Excellent condition. France, circa 1925. $200/300

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323. German Porcelain Jar “Bathing Beauty and Her Dog” 6” (15 cm.) Porcelain figure posed leaning against a brick wall (with lid for use as trinket jar), with painted red swimsuit, black cap, black shoes, alongside a black and white pup. Excellent condition. Germany, 1920. $150/250

324. German Porcelain Powder Puff Dish “Gold-Haired Flapper on Crawling Pierrot” 6 ½” (17 cm.) Porcelain figure of Pierrot with classic costume and black cap is posed crawling, an amused smile on his face, and an orange bowl in his back in which is posed a half-doll flapper with gold stylized hair, arms outstretched, silver tunic, attached to powder puff which appears to be her skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, a charming powder puff dish with rare pose and rare gilt hair. $600/900

325. German Porcelain Half-Doll in the Theda Bara Manner 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll with highly-dramatic theatrical costume and pose, with orange cap and lavish grey feathers, gold dangling earrings, gold bead harness, bracelets and belt, with orange shawl, with arms posed dramatically and right hand posed to hold a feather. Marks: 687. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, the figure appears to represent Theda Bara, the early silent film star as she appeared in various films and promotions. $400/500 324.

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The Celebrity Dolls of the Half-Doll World Imagine yourself in another time before the world of the internet has made images of famous people available to everyone, everywhere, anytime. In that time, you would have heard of the beautiful Queen in a far-away land, you would imagine how splendid could be the graceful ballerina or the dramatic actress in that year’s theatre presentations. But what did they really look like? The opportunity to see them in person was remote, and only if you were very fortunate could you visit

museums to see their portraits or own books with portrait engravings or photographs to feed your curiosity.

It is true that for centuries, busts and statues had been sculpted of famous people of porcelain, wood and wax. Later, porcelain firms created superb portraits in both doll and full-porcelain-body form. Though few were actually identified by the subject’s name, collectors today can easily recognize the images of these celebrities such as Queen Victoria.

But it took the popularity of the half-doll in the earliest decade of the 1900s to bring the notion of portrait celebrity doll to full blossom. Then, half-doll portraits were created to such exactitude as to belie argument that “oh, they just sort of look like so-and-so”. In some cases, most notably in the inventory descriptions of the Goebel firm of Germany, certain half-dolls were even described in company records with the name of the person they represented, usually a luminary in the world of royalty, theatre, and later,

Princess de Lamballe from the Court of Marie Antoinette. Her garland of flowers on elaborately-sculpted hair was considered her signature look, as seen here in an oil painting by Louis-Edouard Rioult and half-doll by Dressel & Kister.

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film. Unfortunately for today’s collectors wishing to confirm the subject of a particular halfdoll, and despite the obvious lucrative purse potential that would have existed, the notion of brand licensing did not exist until the 1920s, thus leaving little documentary evidence to prove identification. Yet the quest to identify the subject of any particular halfdoll, whether historical or popular culture, continues.

Guyta was a performer at the Folies Bergere in Paris and appeared in promotional posters exactly as depicted in this half-doll, according to information shared by Shona & Marc Lorrin in The Half-Doll, Vol. 1.

Oil paintings of the beloved Empress Eugenie of France feature her strong aquiline nose, as does this half-doll from the Goebel Historic Series of 1910 which named this model as Empress Eugenie.

Madame Mole-Raymond, the famed French actress of the late 1700s was portrayed in semi-profile in the 18th century portrait by the French painter, Elisabeth Vigee-LeBrun. In 1910 the image was re-created in an imaginative half-doll with the arms posed to allow an actual fur muff to be added as shown in the painting.

An intriguing half-doll with distinctive personality and throat and hair ornaments. It is uncertain who she portrays but likely answers include Queen Maria Carolina of Naples or the beloved Prussian Queen Elisabeth, wife of King Wilhelm. Marie Antoinette, the half-doll created by Ernst Bohne Sohne, inspired by the 1783 portrait painting of the Queen in lavish white feathered bonnet by Vigee-LeBrun.

The 18th century Parisian ballerina known as La Camargo famously introduced the ballet slipper as a replacement for heeled dancing shoes, made further famous in an oil painting by Nicolas Lancret, c. 1730, and created by Dressel & Kister as a half-doll with muslin torso and porcelain legs with ballet slippers.

Although not identified as the early silent film star Louise â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luluâ&#x20AC;? Brooks, the halfdoll bears an uncanny resemblance including the unusual slit cut of her bangs.

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