#553

German Porcelain Half Doll "Dancing Girl" with Original Base
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$450
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7" (18 cm.) overall. Comprising a waist-up porcelain half doll of lady posed in an exuberant back-flung manner of head and one arm,the other arm resting on her hip,with painted facial features and bracelets,and wig; she has a paper mache formed midriff,which is attached to separately-modeled porcelain legs with bare feet and ankle bracelets,posed on porcelain stand with palm leaves,and gilt lettering "Dancing Girl"; a sequined gown with wire skirt edging to hold its shape covers the two pieces at their junction. Marks: 19125 (incised on base). Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920s.