Rare early Kister water sprite pin tray/half doll related

Collectibles : Art Nouveau

 

Have you ever seen such a charming pin tray? It represents the face of a beautiful girl with opulent blond hair floating all around and makes you think of a water sprite. It is totally art nouveau and certainly dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. This beauty is really amazing: her face is molded in the porcelain, it's a kind of high relief! She was made from heavy white porcelain and skillfully handpainted by a very good maker: A.-W. Fr. Kister, Germany. This vanity tray measures 6½ x 4¾" (16½ x 12 cm) and 1½" (4 cm) high. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or repair and only very minor wear on the gilding which is a sign of age to be found on virtually all antique gilt figurines. It will ship Priority registered airmail for $12 in the countries neighboring Switzerland and $17 anywhere else in the world. If you collect art nouveau items, this is the rarity you must have!

Item ID: RLA282