Figurine - Porcelain half-doll with fabric skirt - Porcelain, Textile, Wood
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This vintage porcelain half-doll depicting a woman has a gold-coloured fabric skirt and wooden stand and is estimated to date from 1920–1930.
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Exceptional Large Antique Porcelain Half Doll – Marie Antoinette Style – Original Gold Silk-Style Skirt – 35 cm – Marked Foreign, No. 14751
An exceptional and unusually large antique porcelain half doll, beautifully modelled in the elegant Marie Antoinette style, complete with an elaborate gold-coloured fabric skirt and decorative wooden display stand.
Standing an impressive 35 cm tall, this striking example is particularly attractive for its fine porcelain craftsmanship, delicate hand-painted facial features and beautifully preserved condition.
Porcelain Figure
The lady has an exquisitely modelled 18th-century-inspired hairstyle, featuring elaborate grey and white curls piled high upon her head, with beautifully sculpted ringlets framing her face and continuing down the back.
Her delicate facial features include softly painted blue-grey eyes, finely arched eyebrows, rosy cheeks and deep red lips.
The figure is elegantly posed with one arm raised gracefully towards her hair and the other resting upon her waist.
The exposed shoulders, graceful arms and detailed porcelain modelling give the piece a particularly refined appearance.
Both arms are intact, with no visible chips, cracks or repairs.
Original Gold-Coloured Fabric Skirt
The porcelain figure is dressed in a magnificent, generously proportioned gold-coloured silk-style fabric skirt.
The skirt features extensive gathered and ruched detailing, decorative horizontal stitching and a beautifully flowing silhouette.
The rich golden fabric complements the pale porcelain and creates an impressive decorative display.
The skirt shows the character and appearance of vintage fabric and remains in excellent overall condition for its age.
The doll is mounted on a traditional turned wooden display stand, providing stability and allowing the skirt to retain its full shape.
Markings and Identification
The porcelain base is clearly stamped:
* Foreign
* Model/serial number: 14751
The marking is consistent with porcelain half dolls produced for the export market during the early 20th century.
The precise manufacturer has not been identified.
Measurements
* Total height including skirt and stand: 35 cm
* Porcelain doll height: 14 cm
* Porcelain doll width: 11 cm
* Porcelain doll depth: 7 cm
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
* No visible chips or cracks to the porcelain
* No visible repairs
* Both delicate arms completely intact
* Beautifully preserved facial painting
* Original gold-coloured fabric skirt, as understood by the seller
* Wooden display stand included
* Minor age-related characteristics may be present
Please study all photographs carefully, including the porcelain marking and detailed views of the face, arms, hairstyle, skirt and stand.
Age and Collectability
Believed to date from approximately the 1920s–1930s, although the exact date of manufacture has not been independently verified.
Large porcelain half dolls with elaborate hairstyles, extended arms and surviving period fabric skirts are particularly appealing to collectors.
This example combines impressive size, elegant modelling, attractive hand-painted details and excellent porcelain condition.
A beautiful and substantial collector’s piece, ideal for enthusiasts of antique German-style porcelain half dolls, Marie Antoinette figures, vintage boudoir accessories and early 20th-century decorative art.
Exceptional Large Antique Porcelain Half Doll – Marie Antoinette Style – Original Gold Silk-Style Skirt – 35 cm – Marked Foreign, No. 14751
An exceptional and unusually large antique porcelain half doll, beautifully modelled in the elegant Marie Antoinette style, complete with an elaborate gold-coloured fabric skirt and decorative wooden display stand.
Standing an impressive 35 cm tall, this striking example is particularly attractive for its fine porcelain craftsmanship, delicate hand-painted facial features and beautifully preserved condition.
Porcelain Figure
The lady has an exquisitely modelled 18th-century-inspired hairstyle, featuring elaborate grey and white curls piled high upon her head, with beautifully sculpted ringlets framing her face and continuing down the back.
Her delicate facial features include softly painted blue-grey eyes, finely arched eyebrows, rosy cheeks and deep red lips.
The figure is elegantly posed with one arm raised gracefully towards her hair and the other resting upon her waist.
The exposed shoulders, graceful arms and detailed porcelain modelling give the piece a particularly refined appearance.
Both arms are intact, with no visible chips, cracks or repairs.
Original Gold-Coloured Fabric Skirt
The porcelain figure is dressed in a magnificent, generously proportioned gold-coloured silk-style fabric skirt.
The skirt features extensive gathered and ruched detailing, decorative horizontal stitching and a beautifully flowing silhouette.
The rich golden fabric complements the pale porcelain and creates an impressive decorative display.
The skirt shows the character and appearance of vintage fabric and remains in excellent overall condition for its age.
The doll is mounted on a traditional turned wooden display stand, providing stability and allowing the skirt to retain its full shape.
Markings and Identification
The porcelain base is clearly stamped:
* Foreign
* Model/serial number: 14751
The marking is consistent with porcelain half dolls produced for the export market during the early 20th century.
The precise manufacturer has not been identified.
Measurements
* Total height including skirt and stand: 35 cm
* Porcelain doll height: 14 cm
* Porcelain doll width: 11 cm
* Porcelain doll depth: 7 cm
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
* No visible chips or cracks to the porcelain
* No visible repairs
* Both delicate arms completely intact
* Beautifully preserved facial painting
* Original gold-coloured fabric skirt, as understood by the seller
* Wooden display stand included
* Minor age-related characteristics may be present
Please study all photographs carefully, including the porcelain marking and detailed views of the face, arms, hairstyle, skirt and stand.
Age and Collectability
Believed to date from approximately the 1920s–1930s, although the exact date of manufacture has not been independently verified.
Large porcelain half dolls with elaborate hairstyles, extended arms and surviving period fabric skirts are particularly appealing to collectors.
This example combines impressive size, elegant modelling, attractive hand-painted details and excellent porcelain condition.
A beautiful and substantial collector’s piece, ideal for enthusiasts of antique German-style porcelain half dolls, Marie Antoinette figures, vintage boudoir accessories and early 20th-century decorative art.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Style
Vintage
Title
Porcelain half-doll with fabric skirt
Country of origin
Unknown
Material
Porcelain, Textile, Wood
Colour
Gold, Multicolour, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
35 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
7 cm
Depiction/theme
Female figures
Estimated period
1920-1930
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