#216

German Porcelain Half Doll, "Lady with Butterfly", Medieval Series by Dressel and Kister
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$2,400
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6" (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of slender nude lady with arms extended, her right arm bent at the elbow and a butterfly alit on her fingers, have elaborately sculpted headdress with draping, gold bands and a centered "jewel" at the center forehead, well defined facial features with brown eyes. With blue bishop's staff marking of Dressel, Kister & Co. Excellent condition. Dressel & Kister, circa 1900, from their Medieval Series. From the Langone Collection.