#129

German Porcelain Half Doll Known as Baker's Cocoa Lady
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$300
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6" (15 cm.) Porcelain half doll of adult lady with her head tilted slightly-sideways,long grey sculpted curls onto her shoulders and captured under a Charlotte cap with ruffled brim,sculpted brown and yellow blouse,her arms extended and holding a tray with cup,saucer,and tray. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9190. Comments: Germany,circa 1910,the model is known as Baker's Cocoa Lady referencing the design on the tin containers of that chocolate. Value points: beautiful detail of sculpting and painting including her gentle smile.