#75

Rare German Porcelain Half Doll "Woman with Basket of Fish" by Dressel & Kister
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$2,800
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Midriff-up porcelain figure of lady with an extended right arm and a basket containing two green/ coral fish held in the crook of her left bent arm. She has a white fitted cap with flared corners and gold and rose ribbons,and wearing a blue flower-sprigged blouse with gold accents,The facial painting is delicate and exquisite. The figure rests on a 1 _" bisque base designed to be attached to a high-waisted costume. Marked with Kister blue bishops staff mark. Excellent condition. Germany,Dressel & Kister,circa 1920,very rare subject surely inspired by early painting.