J533
This very large, rare, reclining Pierrette pincushion, half doll was produced in Germany by an unknown maker (c.Pre-1939). Her companion, Pierrot, is not as hard to find. The word "Germany" and the model number "4309" is impressed on the back of the sew-hole base. This figure is a high-quality piece with excellent painting and molding detail -- fingers, fabric folds and creases (see additional photos).
Reference: The Half-Doll, Shona and Mark Lorrin, Volume 6, page 143.
Size: 8 3/8" long x 2 1/2" high (to top of head). Condition: Perfect - no chips, cracks or repairs.

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: Good. There is a stable surface hairline that runs along her right side (does not go through to the inside -- see pictures).

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.

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.

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.

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.

P141
Little German Shepherd powder puff handle half doll. This little dog has 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, Vol. 3, pg. 84.

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.

P154
How cute is this little one! Baby half doll with moveable arms. Someone lovingly and skillfully stitched a tiny bonnet for it. 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, Vol. 5, pg. 167.

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.

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.

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.

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, Vol. 5, pg. 210.

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, Vol. 4, pg. 27.

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, Vol. 4, pg. 23.

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, Vol. 1, pg. 26.

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.

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, Vol. 6, pg. 60 and pg. 200.

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, Vol. 4, pg. 85.

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, Vol. 6, pg. 136.

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, Vol. 5, pg. 174.

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

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.

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: 4 1/4" 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, Vol. 5, pg. 196.

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.

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, Vol. 3, pg. 16.

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, Vol. 2, pg. 81.

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.

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.

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.

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, Vol. 3, pg. 22.

P313
Exceptional and rare Herend half doll. There are only four half doll models known to have been produced by the famous Herend 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 Herend style. Marked "Hand Painted" with the Herend Company stamp. At 6 1/4" 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, Vol. 3, pg. 22.

P314
Exceptional and rare Herend half doll. There are only four half doll models known to have been produced by the famous Herend 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 Herend style. Marked "Hand Painted" with the Herend Company stamp. At 6" high and a huge 5.5" at the widest point, she is massive and impressive. She certainly is a standout and a high quality doll for your collection.
Size: 6" h., 5.5" at widest point. Condition: Excellent.

P315
Exceptional and rare Herend half doll. There are only four half doll models known to have been produced by the famous Herend 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 Herend style. Marked "Hand Painted" with the Herend Company stamp. At 6 3/4" high she is the tallest of the Herend dolls. She would be a standout in your collection.
Size: 6 3/4" Condition: Excellent.

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.

P325
Large Pierrot head half doll with red skull 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.

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.

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 skull 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, Vol. 3, pg. 22.

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.

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, Vol. 6, pg. 135.

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.