#139

German Bisque Half Doll "Lady Basket of Flowers and Cherub on Head" by Dressel Kister
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5 1/2" (13 cm.) Waist-up slender figure of nude lady with right arm bent at the elbow to sniff the rose she holds in her hand,her left arm held up toward the porcelain woven basket that she balances on her head,basket filled with a bounty of colorful flowers that nearly cover the body of the blue-winged cherub that is leaning over the side of the basket; and the lady having sculpted three-tiered ruffled pink bonnet over grey hair. Excellent condition,the cherub is holding an object which is partially missing. Germany,Dressel Kister,circa 1900. Property of the Strong Museum.