Large German Porcelain Half-Doll as Pierrette with Original Candy Box Presentation

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Large German Porcelain Half-Doll as Pierrette with Original Candy Box Presentation

Lot Number: 
88
15" (38 cm.) overall. 6" to waist. Waist-up nude porcelain half-doll depicts Pierrette with clasped hands, black painted cap with three brown spit curls having modeling detail, dramatic eye painting, high cheek blush, attached to original (sealed) cardboard candy box covered with black silk fringed skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, for the French market, circa 1920. Rare large size with exceptional painting.
Realized Price: 
$850
Presale Estimate: 
400/600