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Up for sale is an exceptional, investment-grade matched pair of authentic German Art Deco porcelain theatrical dancers. Hand-cast from the highly coveted Fasold & Stauch Mold 437, these twin mirrored figurines were originally designed to beautifully frame a mantle, vanity, or clock garniture set.DESIGN & ARTISTRY:
Each figurine features a stunningly expressive flapper dancer captured mid-performance. They showcase textbook 1920s beauty trends, including hand-painted black bobbed haircuts and bold crimson Cupids bow lips. Because they were hand-decorated, each face possesses a distinct, charming personality. The elegant figures are adorned with molded gold-gilt necklaces and bracelets, accented by brilliant high-luster gilded shoes and stocking trims that contrast beautifully against the satin-finished mottled turquoise-green bases.MARKINGS & AUTHENTICITY:
• Mold Marks: Each piece features the authentic hand-incised 437 mold number sharply cut into the exterior lower rim of the porcelain base, verifying their genuine 1920s Thuringian factory origin.PERIOD BASE INSCRIPTIONS:
• Vintage Milestone Markings: The raw, unglazed porcelain bases feature highly intimate, historic handwritten ink inscriptions: "M. / 27th Feb / birthday" on the left figure and "Detroit" on the mirrored twin. These markings provide definitive proof of honest centenary aging, indicating this premium pair was presented or categorized as a cherished family milestone piece within a private American estate collection history.CONDITION REPORT (MUSEUM QUALITY PORCELAIN):
HANDS & FINGERS ARE PERFECT:
On 100-year-old Thuringian porcelain, the extended digits are almost always chipped, broken, or restored. Both of these figures have completely intact, flawless hands and fingers with zero damage.• Structure: No cracks, chips, fleabites, or hidden professional restorations anywhere on the porcelain bodies, ankles, or extended arm joints.• Paint: The facial features and gold gilding remain incredibly crisp and vibrant with virtually no handling wear or paint rubbing.• Silk Skirts: The central boudoir duster skirts are composed of their original, period-authentic shredded silk textile ribbon. As is entirely standard and expected for organic luxury fabrics of this age, the delicate silk fibers have unraveled and frayed over the last century. They are left in their authentic, untouched estate condition.
