#230

German Porcelain Powder Dish and Puff "Kneeling Pierrot Balancing a Ballerina"
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11" (28 cm.) Two-piece ensemble features an oval porcelain base with highly-stylized Art Deco geometric designs upon which a classic figure of Pierrot is kneeling,balancing the legs of a flapper-style ballerina. The legs terminate in a bowl-shaped dish which holds the powder puff lower torso of the ballerina,who is posed with head tossed backward and arms languidly stretched to the side,having short black curls,painted orange earrings and slave bracelets,and gold beaded necklace. Excellent condition,possible restoration to two fingers of dancer. Impressed 6072 on base. Germany,circa 1915.