P105
From Pauline's collection. Pre-1939. This large 6-inch-tall half doll is in the style of an 18th-19th century "country or court lady." Her blue bodice has a wide orange shawl collar with white lace cuffs and orange bows decorating the sleeves. Two bright orange bows are tied around the curls of her powdered, dressed hair. She holds two pink hydrangeas. This country girl has a lovely face with blue eyes, coral lips and country-fresh blushed cheeks. Her bright coloring and impressive size make her a stand-out addition to any half doll collection.
Maker: Fasold & Stauch, Germany.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, Vol. 4, pg. 19.
Size: 6" h. Condition: Excellent.

P112
From Pauline's collection. Pre-1939. Stately 6 1/2 inch half doll. Lovely rosy-cheeked, country-girl face. She is dressed in a yellow fitted top with a white under blouse. Her eye-catching, broad-brimmed, yellow hat measures an impressive 3 5/8" across, and is trimmed with two blue ostrich feathers to match the bows on her shoulders. This young lady with her impressive appearance would add a spot of sunny brightness to your half doll collection.
Maker: Fasold & Stauch, Germany.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, Vol. 4, pg. 25.
Size: 6 1/2" h. Condition: Excellent.

P130
From my personal collection. Pre-1939. Exceptionally rare, genuine antique, German porcelain, flat heads or bas relief Pierrot and Pierrette mounted in antique wooden frames! They are both mounted on black velvet in their individual gilded frames. Pierrot is in an oval frame and his companion Pierrette's frame is square. What an exceptionally rare and unique opportunity to own this distinctive pair of half doll items! I found them at a conventional doll show that was taking place in downtown Austin, Texas in February 1996, thirty years ago. The porcelains were made by Hertwig. Both figures are 3 inches tall. Pierrot's oval frame measures 4 1/4 inches across by 5 1/2 inches long, and Pierrette's square frame measures 4 3/4 inches across by 5 1/2 inches long. I knew I had the perfect place where I wanted to hang them, just above the TV set in my bedroom. I added an original oil painting as the perfect complement to the bas relief Pierrot and Pierrette. I truly doubt you will ever see another set like this one on the open market. (Click on the gallery picture to see my special collectibles/home decor couple.)
Maker: Hertwig, Germany.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, Vol. 2, pg. 167.
Size: Both flat heads measure 3" h. In their frames: The oval frame measures 4 1/4 inches across by 5 1/2 inches long, and the square frame measures 4 3/4 inches across by 5 1/2 inches long Condition: Excellent. The backs of both frames show age-related wear and stains.

P250
From Pauline's collection. Pre-1939. A unique PAIR of full-figure character half dolls. Some half dolls were inspired by literary characters or characters in cartoons, movies or other entertainments. 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 model of the siblings was produced in both composition/plaster and in porcelain. This is the porcelain pair of full-figure half dolls, Hansel and Gretel. He is dressed in green pants, yellow hat and purple jacket. She has a pink skirt, green apron. He is Mr. Perfect with no condition issues. Gretel has a small kiln flaw on the front and a shallow sliver chip on the base on the back. Each figure is incised with their name on the front and Germany on the back of the yellow decorative base and are mounted on a red full-bristled clothes brush. It is very unusual to find them for sale together. A unique pair of "fairy-tale character" half dolls for your collection.
Maker: Unknown maker, Germany.
Size: 4 1/4" half doll only, 8" overall. Condition: The Hansel brush is in excellent condition. Gretel has two issue on the base, a small sliver on the front and a larger sliver on the back. Together they display exceptionally well. See additional pictures.

P260
From Pauline's collection. Pre-1939. Flapper half doll. Striking flapper lady half doll dressed in Senorita costume with yellow flat-brimmed, Spanish-style hat, blue earrings, black top and colorful, red-fringed shawl. Hands on hips, she looks like she is about to break out into a lively, happy Fandango, the most famous, traditional dance of Spain. Colorful flapper lady to add to your collection.
Maker: Fasold & Stauch, Germany.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, Vol. 4, pg. 26.
Size: 4 1/4" h. Condition: Excellent.

P398
Part 1: Description with close-up pictures of this doll.

From Pauline's collection. In 1986, The William Goebel Company issued a series of six classic half dolls using original vintage molds and designs from their archives. Each doll was produced in a limited edition of 5,000 worldwide. The Goebel brochure describes the dolls as "delicately hand painted heads and bodices adorning hand sewn gowns in billowing layers of lace and satin." The original vintage half dolls were sewn to a padded cover used to insulate a tea pot, keeping it hot while the tea brewed. They were known as "Tea Cozy" dolls. Now the reissued dolls rest on wooden stands for display. A porcelain plaque on the bottom of the stand is hand numbered, and each doll comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Wilhelm Goebel, chairman and chief executive officer of the Goebel Company (in 1986), and is in its original box. Over thirty years later, the dolls are available only on the secondary market, and the original molds have been returned to the Goebel archives. From the Goebel "Archive Collection", this lovely half doll is Empress Elizabeth of Austria. This description continues below with full-length pictures of the presentation.
Maker: William Goebel, Germany.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, Vol. 1, pg. 73.
Size: approximately 10" h. Condition: Excellent. Comes with wooden display stand (porcelain numbered plaque on bottom), certificate of authenticity and original box (age related wear to box).

Empress Elizabeth of Austria (1837-1898) was the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and King of Hungary. She is shown removing a ring on her finger. Her porcelain bodice is sunny yellow with pink hand-painted flowers. She is dressed in a handsewn skirt of bright yellow satin with a lace underskirt and black ribbon accents. The Goebel brochure assures that, "Each doll has been given the same intricate detailing and careful workmanship as their antique predecessors." An interesting addition to your half doll collection.
Maker: William Goebel, Germany.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, Vol. 1, pg. 73.
Size: approximately 10" h. Condition: Excellent. Comes with wooden display stand (porcelain numbered plaque on bottom), certificate of authenticity and original box (age related wear to box).

P399
Part 1: Description with close-up pictures of this doll.

From Pauline's collection. In 1986, The William Goebel Company issued a series of six classic half dolls using the original vintage molds and designs from their archives. Each doll was issued in a limited edition of 5,000 worldwide. The Goebel brochure describes the dolls as "delicately hand painted heads and bodices adorning hand sewn gowns in billowing layers of lace and satin." The original vintage half dolls were sewn to a padded cover used to insulate a tea pot, keeping it hot while the tea brewed. They were known as "Tea Cozy" dolls. These reissued dolls rest on wooden stands for display. A porcelain plaque on the bottom of the stand is hand numbered, and each doll comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Wilhelm Goebel, chairman and chief executive officer of the Goebel Company (in 1986), and is in its original box. Over 30 years later, the dolls are available only on the secondary market, and the original molds have been returned to the Goebel archives. From the Goebel "Archive Collection", this lovely half doll is Madame de Pont. This description continues below with full-length pictures of the presentation.
Maker: William Goebel, Germany.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, Vol. 1, pg. 73.
Size: approximately 10" h. Condition: Excellent. Comes with wooden display stand (porcelain numbered plaque on bottom), certificate of authenticity and original box (age related wear to box).

Madame de Pont (circa 1870) represents the people of the French region of Alsace who chose always to be a part of France. Although Alsace was ruled under German and French kingdoms for centuries, the people of the region always considered themselves French and proudly wore a tiny French tricolor rosette button on their hat. This Alsace woman is dressed in the fashion of the day, adorned with rich embroidery on her black velvet skirt and white apron and wears the lavish Alsace regional headdress. The Goebel brochure assures that, "Each doll has been given the same intricate detailing and careful workmanship as their antique predecessors." An interesting addition to your half doll collection.
Maker: William Goebel, Germany.
Reference: The Half Doll, Lorrin, Vol. 1, pg.73.
Size: approximately 10" h. Condition: Excellent. Comes with wooden display stand (porcelain numbered plaque on bottom), certificate of authenticity and original box (age-related wear to box).

P431
From Pauline's collection. Pre-1939. Nudie half doll. Pierrot half dolls are a perennial favorite with collectors. The appealing face filled with pathos and the emotional pose of the clasped hands are irresistible. Pierrots are often mistaken for females. However, Pierrot was a stock male character in the Commedia dell'Arte, a late 17th century Italian art form. He was the youngest member of the troupe, which may account for his "pretty" face rather than a more mature and masculine one. His character was that of a sad clown, pining for the love of Columbine, who usually broke his heart and left him for his arch-rival, Harlequin. He usually wears a black skullcap, and sometimes appears with a frilled collar. The classic Pierrot half doll in this listing is wrapped in orange satin ribbon and mounted on an orange, fabric-covered lid for a chocolate box or bonbonniere. He has a youthful male face, sturdy neck, broad shoulders and a chest that is ...well, lacking the usual characteristic female anatomy! Spit curls peek out from under his skullcap in front of the ears and in the middle of the forehead. His makeup is theatrical, with a white face, dramatic eye make-up, and rouged cheeks. This is a beautiful, classic Pierrot half doll for your collection.
Maker: Unknown maker, Germany.
Size: 4 1/2" h. Condition: Excellent.

P436
From Pauline's collection. Pre-1939. Lovely Flapper wearing a stylish 1920s hat with orange crown and white brim. She is dressed in a blue luster blouse with a broad soft yellow collar adorned with a blue luster flower on the shoulder. Most multi-colored porcelain items required three different hiln firings. However, to achieve a luster finish, a paint made of metalic salts was applied after the third firing, and the pieces were placed in the kiln for a fourth firing. The lady has a sweet face with well-defined features and is well painted. The doll itself is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The sew hole base does have a sliver chip on the front. In this situation, I usually take a bit of ribbon or lace, gather it into a ruffle, and tuck it around the base. This actually enhances the display of the doll and disguises any issues with the base. The ruffle is included in the purchase. See additional pictures.
Maker: Unknown maker, Germany.
Size: 4" h. Condition: The doll itself is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The base has a sliver chip on the front. A lace ruffle is included in the purchase to tuck around the base flaw. Displays exceptionally well.

P437
From Pauline's collection. Pre-1939. This sassy flapper is colorfully dressed as a Spanish dancer complete with a Spanish flat-crown yellow hat adorned with a small blue flower. Her green bodice is covered with an orange Spanish shawl edged with long yellow fringe. She is the "Cat's meow." The Spanish dancer has a sweet face with well-defined features and is well painted...beautiful eyes with lid lines. "Made in Germany" is incised on the back.
Maker: Carl Schneider maker, Germany.
Size: 3 7/8" h. Condition: Very good. Tiny flake on underside of hat brim