#25

German Porcelain Figurine of Seated Lady with Falcon from Medieval Series of Dressel & Kister
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Description
9 1/2" (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.