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 P4
This is a sweet little lady holding a bouquet. She is a half doll stopper that was made for a Noritake perfume bottle. Typical vivid Noritake colors and characteristic painting style. I have enjoyed her as a part of my half doll collection, but I have seen her as the stopper on a Noritake perfume bottle. If you have the bottom part of the perfume bottle, she will complete your bottle. If not, she will delight you as a Noritake half doll.
Size: 1 7/8" Condition: There is a hairline crack (see picture). It is very stable and difficult to see unless you reflect the light just so. This doll/stopper displays very well.


$25.

 P11
Lovely court lady half doll.  This figure is a reproduction of an original Sitzendorf doll. She was produced in Taiwan for a large doll show back in the 1970's.
Size: 5"  Condition:  Very good. There is a stable surface ( does not go through to the inside) hairline that runs along her right side. (see pictures)

$30.
$25.

SOLD

P38
Court lady with a wide-brimmed hat, red and yellow plumes, and a red bow on her bodice.  This half doll has great detail in the mold.  Her face and profile are crisp and well painted.  Numbered 4912 on base.
Size: 2 1/4"  Condition:  Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.

$28.
SOLD

P64
Nudie half doll by Goebel.  Delicate arms and hands.  Colorful floral bouquets over each ear.  Pretty face.  Dark blond hair.  Arms away and perfect hands.
Size: 3 1/4"  Condition:  Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V6 p 67

$128.

 P69
Bruno Schmidt lovely half doll. Downcast eyes and a brown mohair wig. Her hair is elaborately coiffed with tiny braids over each ear and a braid across her brow. She holds an open fan at her shoulder. Beautifully painted face.
Size: 5 1/4"  Condition:  Very good condition. She has an inconspicuous firing flaw where her hand meets her shoulder. It is not visible on display. Long ago, someone filled the very bottom of her base with a hard material. I haven't tried to remove it since it is not visible and stabilized the doll. (see pictures)

$125

 P76
This is a clothes brush attached to a wonderful parrot half doll.  Bright green feathers, red accents, crest feathers, and a tan beak. Very full yellow bristled brush bound with bright green twine. I have shown a view of the bottom of the bristles with a core of colorful red bristles.
Size: 3"  Condition:  Excellent. The half doll and the brush are in mint condition.

$89.

 P77
This striking nude flapper half doll was my first "great doll." Her arms are raised in a dramatic pose. Her hands are poised and delicate. She wears earrings, and each arm has a red bangle bracelet. Please click on the gallery picture to see an enlarged photo and to better view the lovely expression on her face. Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 6 p 142.
Size: 4" to the top of her hands. She has a full 6" arm span. Condition:  Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines. It is rare to find this doll in perfect condition because the design of the doll made it particularly prone to damage to the arms, hands, and fingers.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V6 p 142

$225.

 P80

Wonderful nudie half doll. This wonderful flapper lady is striking a dramatic pose with her graceful arms and hands. She is dressed only in her jewelry...gold earrings and bracelets, and a red beaded necklace.  Smokey amber eyes, eye shadow and rouged cheeks. A very beautiful face.
Size: 4 7/8" to the top of her upraised hand.  Condition:  Very good. The tip of her left thumb is missing. There is a repair to the base.
Hint: I place a bit of ruffled lace or material around the base of dolls with base issues. It hides any damage and colorfully enhances the display.  (see pictures) 
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V4 p 46

$165.

 P82
Dressel and Kister court lady half doll.  Typical D&K tappered waist. There is an applied rose in her striated hair. Blushed breasts, hands, and arms. 
Size: 4 1/2"  Condition:  This ol' gal has seen some rough times. The rose and some of the fingers of her right hand are missing. The tip of the pinkie finger on her left hand is missing. There is damage to the flower in her hair. Priced accordingly. (see pictures)
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V2 p 56

$25.
SOLD

 P88
Carl Schneider Pierrot half doll.   He was the French equivalent of the Italian Pedrolino, one of the characters in the Commedia dell'Arte, a professional form of theatre that began in Italy in the mid-16th century. He is a sad clown, always pining for the love of Columbine, who inevitably breaks his heart and leaves him for Harlequin. This rendition of Pierrot by Schneider has the black scull cap and spit curls that distinguish this character. Beautifully painted face.
Size: 4 1/4  Condition: Alas, poor Pierrot not only has a broken heart, he also has broken fingers on both hands...perhaps the ravages of a 16th century case of leprosy. You could make Pierrot happy by taking him home and loving him "as is." (see pictures)

$25.

 P89
Delft-style Dutch girl half doll.  This sweet faced child is holding some blue flowers in her hand. She was produced by the Sitzendorf factory.
Size: 3 1/4"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V4 p 196; V6 p58

$75

P90
The Princess de Lamballe was a lady-in-waiting and confidant of Queen Marie Antoinette. This poor lady suffered a grissly death during the French Revolution at the hands of a mob on the streets of Paris.  During her trial, she refused to denounce the king and, her friend, the queen and was thrown to her fate at the hands of a group of men. Lovely half doll modeled after a portrait of the Princess de Lamballe.  Arms away and detailed mold. Very pretty in pink. Rose in hand and yellow bracelets on each wrist.
Size: 3 1/4"   Condition: Very good condition.  The very tips of the fingers on the right hand are chipped. With the way the hand and fingers are curved down and under, it cannot be seen unless you turn the doll upside-down. The thumb is intact. Displays beautifully.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V2 p 107

$55.

 P100
Powder puff handle half doll.  This flapper lady has marcell-waved shiny black hair. A fashionable red comb is tucked into the side of her hair. Blue eyes and rouged cheeks.  Cupid's bow mouth. Very nice Carl Schneider half doll head for your collection.
Size: 2 1/8"  Condition:  Excellent.

$50.

 P107
The lovely Mrs. Siddons half doll. Who was Mrs. Siddons?  She was a great tragic actress in the English theater. (1755-1831)  Her portrait was painted by many famous artists including Thomas Gainsborough. This Mrs. Siddons half doll was made by the Goebel factory. She is colorfully dressed in a fuchsia dress and pale green hat with a fuchsia bow and 3 plumes. Stand not included.
Size: 5 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 6 p 60

$225.

 P116
Dressel and Kister court lady half doll.  Typical D&K tappered waist. She has a golden circlet in her hair. Her softly rounded arms are spread apart and reach her waist. Her hands are delicately molded and you can see palm and finger creases as well as her tiny finger nails. Very lovely doll.
Size: 3 1/4"  Condition:  There is a smooth repair to the base, otherwise in excellent condition. Hint: I place a bit of ruffled lace or material around the base of dolls with base issues. It hides any damage and colorfully enhances the display.  (see pictures) 
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V2 p 90

$165.

 P133
Tiny powder puff handle half doll. Little country girl in her red and white bonnet with a red rosette. Red ties and bow secure her hat over her blond hair. Great detail for such a little half doll.
Size: 1 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent.

$45.

 P134
Fine English gentleman powder puff handle half doll.  He wears a grey top hat and a bright blue scarf.  Well painted.
Size: 1 3/8"  Condition:  Excellent.

$45.

 P135
Unusual Oriental lady powder pull half doll. This tiny lady is dressed in Oriental gown and painted with Oriental features. 
Size: 1 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent.

$45.

 P141
Little German Shepherd powder puff handle half doll. This litle dog has a black eyes and nose with a nice red tongue. The mold has textured fur. He comes from the Carl Schneider factory.
Size: 1 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V3 p 84

$35.

 P146
Cute little deco drip catcher. Yellow bird with bright blue beak, green polka dots, and a red tail. Still has its original felt sponge and silk cord.
Size: 1 1/8"  Condition:  Excellent.

$45.

 P149
Flapper half doll wearing an orange Spanish shawl with yellow luster fringe.  Jaunty yellow luster hat. Black flapper bob.  Haughty expression, amber eyes. Made by Fasold and Stauch.
Size: 4"   Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.

$65.
$45.

 P151
Sweet flapper half doll.  Green luster dress with orange inset .  Blue Poke Bonnet cloche hat.  Well-modeled and well-painted face. Made by Fasold and Stauch.
Size: 4 1/8"   Condition: Excellent.  No chips, cracks, or hairlines.

$65.
$45.

 P154
How cute is this little one!  Baby half doll with moveable arms. Someone lovingly and skillfully stitched a tiny bonnet for him. Blue eyes and rosy cheeks. Adorable half doll to add to your collection. This little doll was made by Limbach.
Size: 2"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 5 p 167

$110.

 P157
Red headed flapper lady half doll.  Lime green coat and matching cloche hat. White and blue scarf. She was originally mounted on a hat brush.  Very well done Japanese-made doll.
Size: 3"   Condition:  A mold imperfection on back of hat. One small repaired sliver chip under hat brim.

$30.
$25.

P162
Tiny country girl half doll.  She is holding a red book in her hand.  Large country bonnet with red bow.  Tiny face has great detail and painting.
Size: 2"   Condition: Very good condition.  Repaired chip to bow on hat.

$25.

 P163
Fancy lady half doll on clothes brush. This pretty lady is dressed in a pink dress with white ruffles and fancy shirred sleeves. Her little flat hat with pink posies sits atop her brown hair. There is a gilt inset in her bodice. She is mounted on a lady's clothes brush, wrapped with old silk ribbon. She was probably made by the Carl Schneider factory.
Size: 3 1/8 doll only, 7 1/2" overall  Condition:  The half doll is in excellent condition. The old silk ribbon shows wear. (see pictures)

$85.

 P171
Sweet court lady half doll.  She wears a blue bodice with a wide orange shawl and orange bows in her hair.  A bunch of flowers are in her hands.  Great face. Made by Fasold and Stauch.
Size: 3"   Condition: Excellent.  No chips, cracks, or hairlines.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V4 p 19

$55.
$35.

 P179
Little country girl half doll. She wears a pink dress with a wide white ruffle forming a V at the neckline. Well-painted facial features.
Size: 2"  Condition:  Excellent.

$25.

  P183
Court lady half doll.  Charming little lady with a closed fan in her hand. Blue laced bodice.  Pink ribbon in hair.
Size:  3”  Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 5 p 210

$30.
$25.

 P187
French lady in provincial dress. Very interesting lady has two molded necklaces, roses in her hand, and wears a French provincial cap and shawl. Lovely distinct facial features - great profile.
Size: 3 3/4" Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines. Made by Fasold and Stauch.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V4 p 33

$140.
$125.

 P189
Peasant lady half doll.  This large size country lady has a pink shawl and an orange kerchief around her head; long molded necklace of blue beads.  Pretty face.
Size: 4 1/4" Condition: Very good. No chips, cracks, or repairs.  Only condition issue is uneven painting on kerchief. (see pictures) Made by Fasold and Stauch.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 4 p 27 

$60.
$50.

P191
Large court lady half doll. This stunning court lady wears a deep orange bodice with double frilled cuffs. Her hair is dressed in typical 18th century style. Her powdered coiffure is topped with a matching hat adorned with cream flowers and plumes. She holds a bunch of cream flowers.
Size: 5 1/4" Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines. Made by Fasold and Stauch.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 4 p 23

$125.

 P193
Beautiful boudoir lamp. The Lady featured on this lamp is a famous ballerina. Born Marie Anne de Cupis de Camargo(1710-1770). She was the rage of the Paris Opera Ballet. The rendition of La Camargo, as she was simply known, was from a painting by Lancret called "The Camargo Dancing." Pretty yellow dress, large white ruffled cuffs, a green inset in bodice and rows of decorative flowers. The mold for this lamp is detailed and complex with her arms outstretched, holding material from her dress out to the sides. Gold accents on the white post. Very pretty and very well-done lamp. Made by Schneider.
Size: 6 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent. The lamp is not wired. (see pictures)
Reference: This particular lamp from my collection is pictured in The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 1 p 26

$125.

 P195
Fabulous, Miss Columbia, half doll.  This is a great doll. She has both arms out, flowing hair, jeweled gold coronet.  Lovely face.  Despite her minor flaws, this is a very desirable and special doll.
Size: 3 5/8" Condition: Tips of index finger and thumb missing on right hand.  Tip of little finger on left hand missing.  No other chips, cracks, or hairlines.

$98.
$70.

 P199
Little baby's head half doll.  Sweetest little baby head with light brown hair.  Well painted, rosy cheeks.  Darling face. Mostly likely was a powder puff handle.
Size: 1 3/8" Condition: 2 small manufacturer’s mold marks on top of head.  Tiny little birth mark just below cheek! No chips, cracks or hairlines.

$25.
$20

 P200
Cute little gnome drip catcher.  This comical guy is dressed in a green tunic and orange pants. Red pointed cap and black shoes. Wonderful painting on his white bearded face. Has old sponge and tea pot hook attachment.
Size: 1 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent.

$45.

 P201
Black cat drip catcher.  This kittie looks like a Halloween cat. Arched back and tail straight up in the air...he's in fight or flight mode. Old cord and metal hook attached.
Size: 1 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 3 p 85

$35.

 P202
Beautiful Goebel court lady half doll. At 5 1/2 inches, this substantial doll would be a great addition to your collection.  She is wearing a white camisole with "lace trim" impressed in the mold around the top. There is a teal ribbon around her neck.  Her powdered grey hair is dressed in an elaborate 18th century court hairdo with waves and curls. She has a lovely face and her hands are well defined and delicate.
Size: 5 1/2"  Condition:  Near mint. There is a sliver missing on the front of her left middle finger.
(see pictures)
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 6 p 60 and p200

$150.

 P204
Delightful ethnic half doll. This young Turkish lady is dressed in white blouse, lilac vest, and bright blue sash. A yellow turban with a red crescent covers her head. She has blue earrings. Ethnic dolls add variety and interest to the usual collection of nudies, court, and country ladies.
Size: 3 1/4"  Condition:  Excellent. 
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 6 p 134 and p191

$89.
SOLD

 P207
Fashold and Stauch country lady. She is dressed for a day in the countryside. Peach/orange dress with green lacing over white underblouse, white ruffled cuffs, and green bows on sleeves. Matching jaunty hat. Grey court do.
Size: 3 7/8"  Condition:  There are some surface chips on the brim of her hat. (see pictures)
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 4 p 85

$45.

 P215
Little serving girl half doll. Sweet little lady with a huge red bow in her blond hair. White blouse and  lilac bodice. She is balancing a tray of colorful goodies on her shoulder. She has a lot of detail for a small doll.
Size: 1 3/4"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 6 p 136

$35.

 P216
Very desirable bathing beauty full-figure half doll. This young flapper is wearing a yellow bathing costume with lilac bands around the mid-thigh legs. Her beach costume is completed with a lilac cap with streamers and lilac bathing slippers. She is mounted on a crocheted pin cushion in matching colors. Made by Heinz and Company.
Size: 2 3/8" h.  Condition:  Near mint. She twisted her ankle at the beach and it had to be glued back on.  It is virtually impossible to see the repair. Excellent display.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 5 p 174

$75.

 P221
Dramatic Pierrot powder puff handle half doll. Light amber eyes, rouged cheeks, black scull cap, and spit curls.
Size: 1 7/8"  Condition:  Excellent.

$50.

 P225
Perky country girl puff handle half doll. This diminutive young lady has an adorable perky face. Her white bonnet is fastened with a pink ribbon tied in a bow under her chin. She wears a green dress with puffed sleeves and a white ruffle outlining the square neckline. Youthful and charming, this half doll is sure to please.
Size: 2 1/8"  Condition:  Excellent.

$45.

P227
Large court lady half doll.  This stunning court lady wears a green dress with triple-frilled cuffs.  Her hair is dressed in typical 18th century style.  Her powdered coiffure is adorned with a spray of pink flowers. She holds an open yellow fan with orange detail.
Size: 4 3/4" Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.

$60.
SOLD

 P235
In Germany, babies and chicks emerging from eggs symbolize Spring and rebirth. This is an example of one of those eggs. The baby's head, right hand and left foot have cracked out of the front of the shell. They are also called "birthing eggs." Folk lore says they were given to women by midwives as something to squeeze while in the throes of labor. See pictures for a "hind" view of this little baby in egg. It is made of tinted bisque.
Size: 1 3/4"  Condition:  Excellent.

$35.

P238
Goebel court lady half doll. White camisole with blue bow.  Red and blue beads in her brown hair and wrapped around her hand. It appears that she is placing the beads in her hair.  One arm away and perfect hand.  Marked with Goebel bee and Bavaria.
Size: 3 5/8" Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.

$60.
$50.

 P242
Wonderful flapper half doll. Look at that gorgeous face. Confident and sassy, this flapper is the Cat's Meow with her bobbed hair, pretty face, kohled amber eyes, open ruby lips, and rouged cheeks. If she had knees, you can bet they'd be rouged, too. Graceful, delicate arms and hands. A must have doll. Probably made by Carl Schneider.
Size: 4 3/4"  Condition:  Almost mint. She has the very tip of the pinkie finger on her left hand missing. (see pictures)

$225.

P244
Very unique Egyptian half doll.  This rare male half doll  has a colorful Egyptian head covering in bright blue and lemon yellow. He wears a bracelet on one wrist and one on the opposite upper arm. One arm is away and he is pointing his finger upward.  The most interesting thing about this half doll is that it has been mounted in a silver  base and has a silver loop attached to the head so that it can be worn as a pendant!  I have never seen anything like this before. Made by Sitzendorf. 
Size: 2 3/4" Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.  The silver is not marked but it tarnishes and cleans up with a silver polishing cloth.  
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 4 p 198

$145.
$125.

P245
Lovely court lady half doll. Grey powdered hair with a large-brimmed hat perched atop her up do.  The under brim of her hat is pink with a blue bow.  Blue bodice with white frilly border. Double frilled cuffs.  Holding pink rose.  Wonderful detailed molding.
Size: 4 1/8" Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.

$125.
SOLD

 P246
Court lady half doll. Powder grey court hairdo. She is wearing an orange dress with yellow inset. She is holding a colorful bouquet of flowers to her shoulder. Sweet face. A delightful half doll.
Size: 41/4"  Condition:  She looks mint but she was a victim of the French Revolution and was beheaded at some point. However, her head was reattached with a skillful repair. It is virtually invisible. (see pictures) Priced accordingly.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 5 p 196

$45.

 P248
What a wonderful elderly lady head. Originally part of a perfume bottle. She had a long metal dauber but I removed it so she could stand on the metal fitting around her neck. She is in her white frilly mob cap with her grey hair peeking out. Pink scarf around her neck. The beautifully sculpted contours of her face show a pleasant older woman. Please see the additional pictures to better appreciate this unique piece.
Size: 2"  Condition:  Excellent.

$65.

 P250
Hansel half doll clothes brush. The Brothers Grimm were German scholars who were best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales. They produced several volumes of tales before their deaths in 1859 and 1863. The tale of Hansel and Gretel was included in their works. This is a porcelain (there was a composition half doll as well) full figure half doll of the character, Hansel. He is dressed in green pants, yellow hat and purple jacket. "Hansel" is incised on the front of the base. He is mounted on a red full-bristled clothes brush. His sister, Gretel, is also for sale (see P279).   They make an excellent pair.
Size: 4 1/4" half doll only, 8" overall.  Condition: The half doll and brush are in excellent condition.

$85.

 P252
Pierrot in a top hat powder puff half doll/stopper. Shiny black top hat, spit curls and rosy cheeks. This is a little different rendition of the classic Pierrot. 
Size: 2 3/8"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 3 p 16




$50.

 P259
Rare and very desirable Dressel and Kister double-sided brush handle half doll. She is nearly dentical on both sides. Grey court style striated hair with gold circlet . Her blue dress has gold straps. Lovely detailed painting on face. This is a chance to have a rare doll in your collection.
Size: 2 3/8"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 2 p 81

$250.

 P261
Elizabethan period half doll. This doll has a spectacular stand-up Elizabethan collar on her yellow court gown. The texture of the starched lace that forms the collar is in the mold, adding a unique feature to this half doll. Her gown has puffed sleeves and a bright blue V inset in front. Her blond hair is in an updo and she has a pretty face.
Size: 4 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent. 

$125.

 P263
Country girl half doll.  This is a large and beautiful half doll.  She has curly blond hair that flows around her shoulders. She is wearing an orange dress with frilly cuffs and is holding a rose.  The spectacular feature about this doll is her magnificent broad-brimmed hat. It is white on the outside and green under the brim with yellow plumes and a blue ribbon and bow around the crown of the hat. Beautifully sculpted facial features. See photos.
Size: 4 1/2" Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.

$139.
$125.

 P267
Dapper Dan the Deco Man! This is a wonderful full figured powder puff handle half doll. What a guy, in his checkered pants, and green waist coat. He even has a raspberry top hat and spats! Now you can't beat that for sartorial splendor.  A delightful deco half doll to add to your collection. From the Carl Schneider factory.
Size: 3 5/8"  Condition:  Excellent.

$125.

 P273
Dutch girl half doll.  Dressed in an orange dress and Dutch cap. Aqua shawl with a single rose on the front. Pretty face. Made by Fashold and Stauch.
Size: 3 5/8" Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.

$65.
$50

 P275
This deco lady half doll is tipping her hat to you. This colorful doll has a tan hat perched at a jaunty angle on her flaming red hair. Her hat is tied with light blue ribbons and there are tiny blue buttons on her dress. Her white dress has fancy multiple tiers of pink ruffles. Finally, there is a small cluster of green leaves and a pink posy in her hair. This doll was made by the Hertwig factory.
Size: 4 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 3 p 22

$140.
SOLD

 P278
Fancy court lady half doll. This young lady is making sure that not a ray of sunshine has a chance to freckle her pretty face. She is wearing a really big hat decorated with an orange band and pink flowers. She is wearing an elaborate maroon day dress with white and yellow ruffles around the neck and short sleeves. There is a green inset in the bodice with gold accents. She is also wearing tan gloves and carrying her purse. Everything about this half doll is very detailed and well executed by the Sitzendorf porcelain factory.
Size: 3 3/4"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 4 p 205

$198.

 P279
Gretel half doll clothes brush. The Brothers Grimm were German scholars who were best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales. They produced several volumes of tales before their deaths in 1859 and 1863. The tale of Hansel and Gretel was included in their works. This is a porcelain (there was a composition half doll as well) full figure half doll of the character, Gretel. She is dressed in green skirt, yellow apron and white blouse.  "Gretel" is incised on the front of the base. She is mounted on a red bristled clothes brush. Her brother, Hansel, is also for sale (see P250).   They make an excellent pair.
Size: 4 1/4" half doll only, 8" overall.  Condition: The half doll and the brush are in excellent condition.
Size: 3 1/4"  Condition:  Excellent. The half doll and the brush are in mint condition.

$85.

  P283
Fabulous Flaming-Haired Flapper half doll.  In the spirit of the Roaring Twenties, this young lady is into smoking, bathtub gin, and cardplaying. She is wearing a green chimise and a long red bead necklace.  She is holding the winning card in her hand. A great half doll to add to your collection.
Size: 4 1/4"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 5 p 196

$265.

  P285
Comical court jester half doll.  Court jesters were hired to tell jokes and provide entertainment in European royal courts. Jesters wore brightly colored clothes and hats in a bicolored pattern. Their floppy hats were interesting, with three points, each with a bell at the end. The three points of the hat represent the donkey's ears and tail worn by jesters in earlier times. This funny-faced jester  has a great face with rosy cheeks, a big nose and an exagerated smiling mouth. Very nice unusual half doll head.
Size: 2"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 3 p 22

$85.

  P296
The Princess de Lamballe elegant half doll. The Princess de Lamballe was a lady-in-waiting and confidant of Queen Marie Antoinette. This poor lady suffered a grissly death during the French Revolution at the hands of a mob on the streets of Paris. During her trial, she refused to denounce the king and, her friend, the queen, and was thrown to her fate at the hands of a mob of men. Lovely half doll modeled after a portrait of the Princess de Lamballe. The Princess is wearing a detailed pink gown with a double row of white ruffles. Her matching pink hat has a spray of roses across the front and light blue ribbon streamers around the back. She is holding a golden patch box in her hands. This half doll is made in the distinctive syle of the Galluba and Hofmann porcelain factory. 
Size: 4 3/4"  Condition:  Near mint. I just discovered that one of the ribbon streamers on the left side of her face is missing the tip. (see pictures)
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V p 134

$275.

  P301
Colorful court lady half doll. This fine lady is dressed in a patterned purple dress with yellow laced inset and white ruffle at the square neckline. Her grey hair is fashioned in typical 18th century style and ornamented with colorful plumes. Her head is tilted as she glances to the side. There is a rose in her left hand. Pretty smiling face. This doll was produced at the Ernst Bohn Sohne factory.
Size: 4 5/8"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 5 p 22

$225.

  P313
Exceptional and rare Herand half doll.  There are only four half doll models known to have been produced by the famous Herand Porcelain Company of Hungary. This model is a Hungarian peasant woman . She is dressed in a blue dirndle skirt and white printed apron. She has a white underblouse and brightly colored over bodice. A green printed scarf is draped around her shoulders, across her chest and ties at the waist in back. A shiny golden cap covers her blond hair.  She is obviously having a good time at the village festival, and is snapping her fingers over her head to the music of the local Magyar band. This half doll is painted with bold and soft muted colors in Herand style. Marked "Hand Painted" with the Herand Company stamp. At 6 1/4 inches high she is massive and impressive. This wonderful Hungarian lady half doll is also unique in that she is not modeled to the waist, but her design shows the figure to the hips. She certainly is a standout and a high quality doll for your collection.
Size: 6 3/8"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 3 p 22

$650.

  P314
Exceptional and rare Herand half doll.  There are only four half doll models known to have been produced by the famous Herand Porcelain Company of Hungary. This model is a Hungarian woman dressed in a spectacular ethnic costume. Elaborate white dress with huge puffed sleeves and a red and blue peplum, visible at the back of the waist. A large kerchief, heavily decorated with an elaborate red embroided pattern, is draped over her tall headdress and around her neck. Her face is raised as she proudly wears the traditional costume of her region and exhibits the skill of her handwork in her gorgeous scarf. This half doll is painted with bold and soft muted colors in Herand style. Marked "Hand Painted" with the Herand Company stamp. At 6" inches high and a huge 5.5 inches at the widest point, she is massive and impressive. She certainly is a standout and a high quality doll for your collection.
Size: 6' in height, 5.5" at widest point   Condition:  Excellent.

$650.

  P315
Exceptional and rare Herand half doll.  There are only four half doll models known to have been produced by the famous Herand Porcelain Company of Hungary. This model is a young Hungarian girl in regional dress with black puffed sleeves and a red bodice with colorful embroidery. Her dress has a red ruffled peplum at the waist lined in blue. Her blond hair is drawn back and woven into a long braid resting on her back and tied with a large blue bow. Her eyes are closed in serenity. This half doll is painted with bold and soft muted colors in Herand style. Marked "Hand Painted" with the Herand Company stamp. At 6 3/4 inches high she is the tallest of the Herend dolls. She would be a standout in your collection.
Size: 6 3/4"  Condition:  Excellent.

$650.

  P321
A most unique and rare half doll.  Depictions of old women are very uncommon among half dolls. This magnificent matron drinking tea was made by the porcelain factory of Bruno Schmidt. She is a bisque model. Expertly modeled as an old woman in green dress and orange patterned kerchief. She is holding a cup and saucer in her hands. She has a very detailed face showing a pleasant expression. Perhaps she is pleased with her cup of tea at the end of a long day. A rare and special opportunity to add a better doll to your collection. 
Size: 4 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs. 

$595.

  P325
Large Pierrot head half doll with red scull cap. Large yellow ruff with green accents.  Brown curls on forehead and cheeks. No marks. 
Size: 2 1/2" Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.

$50.
$ 30.

  P328
Little boy half doll head. He has a green and white knitted cap on his head and you can just see the knitted neck of his sweater. He has blond hair and a very appealing uplifted face with a mouth curved up in a little smile. His chubby cheeks are slightly rouged. Very sweet.
Size: 1 1/8"  Condition:  Excellent.

$45.

  P335
Beautiful Pierrot half doll head. Pierrot was the French equivalent of the Italian Pedrolino, one of the characters in the Commedia dell'Arte, a professional form of theatre that began in Italy in the mid-16th century. He is a sad clown, always pining for the love of Columbine, who inevitably breaks his heart and leaves him for Harlequin. This expressive Pierrot is unusual because he is wearing a white scull cap (traditionally, it is black). He has the typical spit curls that distinguish this character. Beautifully painted face with sad eyes and a slightly poignant expression.
Size: 2 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 3 p 22

$95.

  P336
Googly-eyed deco bird drip catcher. White bird with gilded accents. Still has original sponge and silk cord.
Size:1 1/8"  Condition:  Very good. Some wear to gilding on body.

$30.

  P340
This little powder puff handle half doll is an adorable googly-eyed Dutch girl. Pink dress, white Dutch cap with pink band. Her little face is painted with googly blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and red button mouth. Very cute.  
Size: 1 3/8"  Condition:  Excellent.

$40.
SOLD

  P375
County girl half doll. On her way to market with her basket on her arm. Green dress with striped shawl collar. Orange bonnet and wicker basket. A delightful doll.  
Size: 2 7/8"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 6 p 135

$48.

  P407
Voluptuous Galluba and Hofmann bathing beauty. She has a center-parted, original, mohair wig and an adorable face. She is basking on a nudie beach in a seductive pose, dressed only in her dainty, white bathing slippers. See pictures for a view of her beautiful face.
Size: 4"  Condition:  Excellent
Reference: Bawdy Bisques & Naughty Novelties, Weintraub, page 30 

$225.
SOLD

  P408
Orange cockatoo drip catcher. He has a yellow beak, black accented crest and black feet. Cord and metal hook are still attached.
Size: 1 1/2"  Condition:  Excellent.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, V 3 p 22

$25.

  P409
This a tiny, little porcelain lady. She may have been made to decorate a cake. Dressed in a brown ermine-trimmed coat and a little bonnet. She is keeping her hands warm in her black muff. Please click on the gallery picture to see the painting of her tiny face with incredible detail.
Size: 1 3/8" Condition:  Excellent.
 

$25.

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