German Porcelain Half-Doll "Lady with Floral Wreath Coronet" by Dressel & Kister in Presentation Lamp for the French Market

11" (28 cm.) Waist-up porcelain nude woman with elaborately-sculpted grey hair crowned by a wreath of Dresden flowers, with extended arms away from body, appearing to offer a rose that is held in her right hand. The half-doll is attached to a gilded filigree skirt and halter which is further attached to a marble base with gilded metal feet and which disguises a lamp. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1915, in rare presentation for the French market.