Figurine - Porcelain half-dolls (set of 4) (4) - Porcelain
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Set of four porcelain half-dolls in vintage styles (circa 1920–1930), depicting elegant ladies with decorative hats; each figure is multicolour with pink, blue and white outfits, heights from 5.5 to 9 cm, base 1.5–2 cm, overall excellent condition.
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Set of 4 Antique/Vintage Porcelain Half Dolls – Elegant Ladies with Elaborate Hats – Art Deco & Edwardian Styles – Circa 1920–1930
A charming collection of four antique/vintage porcelain half dolls, each depicting an elegantly dressed lady wearing a distinctive decorative hat.
These beautifully modelled figures feature delicate hand-painted facial details, fashionable period costumes, soft pastel colours and individually styled hats.
The collection includes both Edwardian-inspired and Art Deco/flapper-style designs, reflecting the fashionable ladies frequently represented in early 20th-century porcelain half dolls.
Doll 1 – Large Elegant Lady with Oversized Hat
An attractive larger half doll wearing a pink dress with white trim, complemented by a soft yellow shawl and decorative pale blue bow at the bodice.
Her elaborate oversized hat features a turquoise-blue brim and sculpted white and yellow detailing. Beautifully styled curled hair frames her delicately painted face.
* Height: 9 cm
* Base dimensions: 2 × 2 cm
* Condition: No visible exterior chips or cracks. Very small crack on the inside of the base, not visible when displayed.
Doll 2 – Art Deco Flapper Lady with Blue Hat
A stylish Art Deco-inspired lady wearing a wide-brimmed blue hat, with dark curled hair, a decorative pink accent and red drop earrings.
Her colourful outfit features a blue draped bodice with pastel pink and yellow detailing, creating a distinctive 1920s-inspired appearance.
* Height: 7 cm
* Base dimensions: 2 × 2 cm
* Marked: FOREIGN
* Condition: No visible chips or cracks.
Doll 3 – Lady in Blue Dress with Orange Hat
A delightful miniature porcelain half doll wearing a blue dress with white neckline and sleeves.
Her most distinctive feature is her vibrant orange hat with white decoration and a scarf-like detail extending from the hat. Her delicately painted face and elegant arm positioning add to her charm.
* Height: 5.5 cm
* Base dimensions: 1.5 × 1.5 cm
* Marked: FOREIGN
* Condition: No visible chips or cracks.
Doll 4 – Lady with Pink Feathered Hat
An elegant miniature lady wearing a soft green-blue dress with white trim and a large pink hat decorated with a white feather-like detail.
Her blonde curled hair, delicately painted face and graceful hand positioning make her a particularly attractive example.
* Height: 6 cm
* Base dimensions: 1.5 × 1.5 cm
* Condition: No visible chips or cracks.
Collectibility and Historical Interest
Porcelain half dolls were popular decorative and functional accessories during the early 20th century, frequently used for pincushions, dressing-table accessories, powder puffs and other boudoir items.
Examples featuring elaborate hats, fashionable costumes and delicate hand-painted details remain popular with collectors of antique porcelain, Art Deco decorative objects and vintage sewing accessories.
This group offers four distinct designs, with attractive variations in size, costume and colour.
Overall Condition
All four dolls are in attractive vintage condition, retaining their decorative colours and facial details.
No visible exterior chips or cracks have been reported on any of the four dolls. Doll 1 has a very small crack on the inside of the base, which is not visible when displayed.
Please examine the photographs carefully as part of the condition description.
Lot comprises: Four porcelain half dolls, offered together as one collection.
Set of 4 Antique/Vintage Porcelain Half Dolls – Elegant Ladies with Elaborate Hats – Art Deco & Edwardian Styles – Circa 1920–1930
A charming collection of four antique/vintage porcelain half dolls, each depicting an elegantly dressed lady wearing a distinctive decorative hat.
These beautifully modelled figures feature delicate hand-painted facial details, fashionable period costumes, soft pastel colours and individually styled hats.
The collection includes both Edwardian-inspired and Art Deco/flapper-style designs, reflecting the fashionable ladies frequently represented in early 20th-century porcelain half dolls.
Doll 1 – Large Elegant Lady with Oversized Hat
An attractive larger half doll wearing a pink dress with white trim, complemented by a soft yellow shawl and decorative pale blue bow at the bodice.
Her elaborate oversized hat features a turquoise-blue brim and sculpted white and yellow detailing. Beautifully styled curled hair frames her delicately painted face.
* Height: 9 cm
* Base dimensions: 2 × 2 cm
* Condition: No visible exterior chips or cracks. Very small crack on the inside of the base, not visible when displayed.
Doll 2 – Art Deco Flapper Lady with Blue Hat
A stylish Art Deco-inspired lady wearing a wide-brimmed blue hat, with dark curled hair, a decorative pink accent and red drop earrings.
Her colourful outfit features a blue draped bodice with pastel pink and yellow detailing, creating a distinctive 1920s-inspired appearance.
* Height: 7 cm
* Base dimensions: 2 × 2 cm
* Marked: FOREIGN
* Condition: No visible chips or cracks.
Doll 3 – Lady in Blue Dress with Orange Hat
A delightful miniature porcelain half doll wearing a blue dress with white neckline and sleeves.
Her most distinctive feature is her vibrant orange hat with white decoration and a scarf-like detail extending from the hat. Her delicately painted face and elegant arm positioning add to her charm.
* Height: 5.5 cm
* Base dimensions: 1.5 × 1.5 cm
* Marked: FOREIGN
* Condition: No visible chips or cracks.
Doll 4 – Lady with Pink Feathered Hat
An elegant miniature lady wearing a soft green-blue dress with white trim and a large pink hat decorated with a white feather-like detail.
Her blonde curled hair, delicately painted face and graceful hand positioning make her a particularly attractive example.
* Height: 6 cm
* Base dimensions: 1.5 × 1.5 cm
* Condition: No visible chips or cracks.
Collectibility and Historical Interest
Porcelain half dolls were popular decorative and functional accessories during the early 20th century, frequently used for pincushions, dressing-table accessories, powder puffs and other boudoir items.
Examples featuring elaborate hats, fashionable costumes and delicate hand-painted details remain popular with collectors of antique porcelain, Art Deco decorative objects and vintage sewing accessories.
This group offers four distinct designs, with attractive variations in size, costume and colour.
Overall Condition
All four dolls are in attractive vintage condition, retaining their decorative colours and facial details.
No visible exterior chips or cracks have been reported on any of the four dolls. Doll 1 has a very small crack on the inside of the base, which is not visible when displayed.
Please examine the photographs carefully as part of the condition description.
Lot comprises: Four porcelain half dolls, offered together as one collection.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
4
Style
Vintage
Title
Porcelain half-dolls (set of 4)
Country of origin
Unknown
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Blue, Multicolour, Pink, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
Depiction/theme
Female figures
Estimated period
1900-2000
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