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Most unusual and of the highest quality ( glazed ) porcelain is this 4 ½” ( 12cm ) figure depicting a young girl playing with her toy “ horse-on -wheels “ which bears a blue insignia logo stamp on bottom of base. We are not certain of the exact manufacturer, but based on detail, color scheme, and facial painting exhibiting a specific creamy beige skin tone, as well as the light brown tiny strokes in portraying the hair, one would assume it to be European in general, but perhaps Danish in particular due to comparisons drawn to those rare and highly regarded Royal Copenhagen shoulder head “ china “ dolls. The child is standing on a green and brown base simulating grass, wears a most elaborately sculpted cap that ties under the chin and even allows for the assumption that at very back is accommodating a braided bun underneath. The clothing consists of a lavender jacket with attached floral design collar, and a floor-length pale yellow skirt with uniquely painted flowers. The toy horse is dappled pale brown and is standing on platform with four wheels. At first glance one might assume the gray lead emitting from the front and extending up to the grasped left fist to be metal, but after close inspection, one realizes it too is porcelain painted in unique metallic silver. In the child’s right clenched fist, she carries a short pegged stick with which is likely meant to help her control the “animal “. A wonderful and rare find and is as decorative as it is charming!………………………………………..US$ 295.
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3 ½” ( 9cm ) “ Ultra-Art-Deco “ glazed porcelain German half doll probably made by Hertwig , circa 1920s, incised on back of flared base “ 9261 “. She is nude with creamy pinkish skin tone with wonderful gold luster hair styles featuring a left side part, marcelled waves pushed from that part to the right, with hair barely covering both ears and dramatically formed in spit curl-like extending to center cheeks on both sides. Her head is turned sharply to the right, almost parallel with that shoulder, nose pointed upward, lips tightly pursed to display a hint of arrogance, and eyes gazing downward with eyelids barely open. Apparently feeling totally comfortable in her state of “ deshabiller “, she deeply bends her elbows allowing the forearms to rise to almost shoulder- level with four fingers molded together, deeply bent at the knuckles, while creating a wide separation between them and the thumbs. Amazingly is still without any damage and/or repairs. The pose reflects the radical changes of her time, from “ buttoned-up “ Victorian/Edwardian constraints to a new post-war era of freedom and liberation!!………….$135.
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A most unusual Gebruder Heubach 13” ( 33cm ) tall full figure of a dancing lady with a blending of age and style of both neo-classical and Art Nouveau as was most likely made circa turn-of-the century ( 1900 ) so the stylish influences of “ current “ art, spilled over even as attempting to recreate the mood of a time frame long into the past. Her hairstyle and headband, as well as the gold luster edged necklace and earrings, and the overall flowing nature of her costume are the prime examples of that Art Nouveau-type influence. The floor- length loose fitting dress extends all the way to the ground, scarcely allowing the bare feet to be exposed with the left one perched on a flat green pillow in back. The subtle blend of a variety of pastel colors throughout is ingenious in creating a certain softness and gentleness of expression as is engendered in her smile. The outstretched arms are raised above her shoulders to just above her head with the hands clasped and palms facing front. On back center of narrow base is an impressed Heubach “ fan mark “ logo ,while inside the hollow base are two blue stamps in the forms of circles, one reading “ Made In Germany “, and the other a second Heubach “ fan mark “ logo. Condition is excellent with no damage or repair noted…………………US$ 235.
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Huge ( 16”, 42cm tall ) and superbly designed and constructed Gebruder Heubach pair of young parents in agricultural settings going about their routines with the woman holding a young child perched on her left arm while carrying a long white pitcher in her right. The baby with its ruffled cap with green ribbons and turned-up bare toes is unique and, were it a GH doll, would be worth more than the asking price of these two figures combined! Also commanding attention is the detail shown of the coloring and gold luster accents and floral designs throughout her clothing! The man’s clothing and details are as impressive and elaborate as that of his mate’s as he stands with left arm raised to his forehead looking out over the horizon as he stands in front of a log fence with his left foot atop another log on the ground. Both figures have impressed GH “ fan marks” on outer back of the bases. She appears in pristine condition whereas he has a very old well-done professional restoration on his left arm near the joining at the white shirt sleeve. As such they are offered at a reasonable price of only …………US $450; ( the price of the girl alone were she sold as a “ single “ and not as “ half a pair “ ).
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This realistically executed all bisque figure of a young girl seated on an upholstered stool with fringe at base measures 12” ( 31cm ) tall, and is looking downward while reading an open book and in the process of turning the pages. She wears an loose fitting “ off-the shoulder “nightdress with ruffled collar that aligns with the edges of her pleated mop cap with flowers in front, secured by a hair ribbon in colors incorporated into the dress. Her deeply sculpted curly blond hair protrudes out and onto the forehead, as well as covering her ears and reaching shoulders in back. She wears no shoes, but her white molded socks with gold luster edging cover her feet. A similar gold paint highlight is found around base of skirt as well as on the tufted stool base on which she is seated. Stamped in red inside the hollow base is a Gebruder Heubach “ fan mark “ logo also reading “ Schutz-marke DEP “. In excellent overall condition with only a few “ fleabite “- size specks of paint wear of front edge of stool base. As is common with many of the Heubach figures, she originally was usually marketed along with a similar size” male friend/brother of same size. Last year we sold one of them after patiently waiting for a long time to see if this girl would appear, but to no avail. Perhaps the purchaser of that boy will now at long last discover his sister?!………….US$ 175.
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Most endearing Gebruder Heubach bisque figure with “ doll -collector crossover appeal “ featuring a young girl dressed in elaborate attire standing within the confines of a round wicker child walker reaching her waist level, then supporting the girl’s body whereas the flared bottom serves as the final source of support needed until she reaches the stage of maturity when she is able to move about without any assistance . She stands 7” ( 19cm ) tall; the diameter of walker where it meets the ground or floor is 3 ¾”( 9cm ). The facial features, as well as all the other modeling and painting attributes, are definitively Heubach yet after an extensive search we could not find any markings or logos anywhere inside or outside the object. A most charming example of the talents of all the artists and designers of this well- respected firm!…………………US $135.
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5 ½” (14cm ) tall seated glazed porcelain Bassett Hound with sad eyes and long droopy ears as if crying out “ take me home !” The tail is curling forward under left front leg, and he is painted in various delicate shadings of grey and white. He has the green Gebruder Heubach “ Square “ logo underneath . US$ 95.
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Lot of three German bisque seated children of similar size ( 3”, 9 cm ) in height, of similar age and style and all wearing hats of some sort. The girl has a pale pink bonnet with long blue ribbon which ties under the chin and extends to the ankles while seated with legs stretched forwards. The boy with nightshirt only and with feet bare and knees raised has a tri-cornered hat similar with those made by folding a newspaper. The boy kneeling and supported by his hands has a much more elaborately styled costume with blue jacket, white shirt and trousers, bow at neckline, molded shoes and long stockings, and a peaked hat with ribbon tied around the perimeter. A charming trio showing exquisite detail of modeling, and all in very good condition.……………….US$ 95. ( The Lot ).
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Lot of two all bisque German “ nodder-“type comical figures, the child also a “ potty baby “ seated in nightshirt on a chamber pot, with weight bisque head on separately made torso and potty. The other is a pink tinted bisque head with wide open smiling mouth showing red tongue, six upper teeth with yellow molded collar as a base. The large blue hat is elastically strung to the head and loosely so to allow the “ nodder” effect and nomenclature .The somewhat “ clownish “ head is 2 ½” ( 7cm ) tall, and the seated boy 3 ½” ( 9cm ) to top of head. Both in very good shape. …SOLD
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6” ( 15cm ) tall seated glazed china figure of a Great Dane with pointed ears and front legs and paws outstretched, wearing a molded chain collar and delicately shaded painting of greys. He is stamped underneath with the green Gebruder Heubach “ Fan “ logo. ………………………..US 95.
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4” ( 10cm ) tall as well as wide front to back whimsical figure of a naked baby/toddler with open/closed mouth a hair sticking up in front clutching an open pale green object with water-lilly on right side. He has expressive wide intaglio eyes and stuck -out ears. This Schaefer Vater German boy is incised under base “5120” and is circa 1920 and seldom found…………………………………………US$ 95.
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3” ( 8cm ) tall ( including base ) German all bisque boy standing on oval base with molded and painted clothing holding a book in right arm and carrying an American flag in the clenched fist of the left hand. German but no markings, early 20th Century. US$ 75.
Lot of five TINY all bisque character dolls, four still retaining their original sewn-on factory costumes. All are approximately 2” tall but to be absolutely precise, four of the five are 5.5cm each with the boy in the pointed cloth hat 6cm. It is all but impossible to find markings due to the clothing BUT the girl with no clothing and the green bows in the hair has a very faint stamp on back of torso that we believe to be “ Germany “ . It appears that at a previous time that doll’s head may have broken off as there is some residue of glue on the neck. No damage found on the other four dolls. All dolls have a solid head and torso with wire stringing at shoulder to allow movement of arms. Although no markings exist to be readily seen, they all appear to be from the same manufacturer. Based on traits as well as all are pre-tinted pink bisque, the logical guess would be Amberg……US$ 75. ( LOT OF 5 )
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