Antique German & Continental Porcelain Half Dolls – Collection of 6 – Including Rare Full-Legged Pincushion Lady & German Nude Half Doll – Circa 1920s–1930s An attractive collection of six antique and vintage porcelain half dolls, featuring two particularly desirable examples alongside four charming, colourful ladies in period costume. Dating predominantly from the early 20th century, these decorative porcelain figures display the delicate facial features, fashionable hairstyles, intricate hand-painted details and elegant poses associated with the popular half-doll collecting tradition. The collection includes a complete fabric-dressed lady with porcelain legs and a German-marked nude half doll with outstretched arms, both especially appealing to collectors. Doll 1 – Complete Porcelain Lady with Original Fabric Cushion and Legs A particularly attractive and unusual example featuring a beautifully hand-painted porcelain lady dressed in a pale turquoise outfit with white detailing and a coordinating wide-brimmed hat. The porcelain figure is mounted on an elaborate champagne-gold fabric cushion with decorative lace and ribbonwork. Her extended porcelain legs, complete with painted shoes, remain intact. Complete examples retaining their original-style textile arrangements and porcelain legs are especially desirable, as these delicate components are frequently missing or damaged. Condition: Excellent porcelain condition, with no chips observed. Fabric displays the character and age associated with vintage textiles. Dimensions: * Total height: 11 cm * Porcelain doll height: 6 cm * Width: 10 cm * Depth: 6 cm Doll 2 – German Porcelain Nude Half Doll – Serial Number 13358 An elegant German porcelain half doll depicting a fashionable lady with beautifully modelled grey hair, delicate facial features and a nude upper body. Her arms are gracefully extended, with one hand raised towards her hair and the other positioned across her chest. The unusual pose and exposed arms make this a particularly attractive example. Half dolls with delicate extended arms are highly collectible, especially when they survive without damage. Markings: Germany, serial/model number 13358. Condition: Excellent, with no chips observed. Arms and hands intact. Dimensions: * Height: 8.5 cm * Width: 5 cm * Depth: 2.5 cm Doll 3 – Art Deco Lady with Blue Hat and Red Fan A charming porcelain half doll wearing a pale blue dress with flowing sleeves and a fashionable blue hat decorated with a striking red feather or plume. Her hands are positioned elegantly across her body, displaying the characteristic styling of early 20th-century porcelain half dolls. Doll 4 – Lady with Orange Bonnet and Pink Rose A beautifully hand-painted porcelain lady wearing a cream-coloured dress with delicate green trim and an orange bonnet. She holds a pink rose close to her chest, with softly modelled facial features and grey hair. Doll 5 – Lady with Blue Bonnet and Orange Shawl A delightful period-style porcelain half doll featuring a pale blue bonnet, blonde hair, a vivid orange shawl and a pink bodice with blue bow detailing. Her gently posed arms and expressive face add considerable charm to the collection. Doll 6 – Miniature Lady with Orange Hat and Blue Cape A colourful miniature porcelain half doll wearing a bright orange hat, pale blue cape and a large yellow bow. The figure has a distinctive orange base and retains attractive hand-painted detailing. Condition and Collectability This collection offers an appealing variety of styles, colours and poses, ranging from decorative costume figures to more elaborate and desirable examples. Particular highlights include: * The complete fabric-dressed lady with intact porcelain legs and decorative cushion. * The German-marked nude half doll, model number 13358, with delicate extended arms. * Four additional colourful porcelain half dolls featuring fashionable period hats, flowers and decorative costume details. The two principal dolls are reported to have no chips. The remaining four should be assessed against the accompanying photographs for their individual condition. Period: Predominantly early 20th century, approximately 1920s–1930s. Origin: Germany and Continental Europe; German origin confirmed by marking on Doll 2. Quantity: Six porcelain dolls, sold together as one collection. An attractive opportunity for collectors of antique porcelain half dolls, German porcelain, Art Deco decorative objects, antique sewing accessories and vintage boudoir collectibles. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.