Collectors ask me what market segments haven’t gone price bonkers yet. Admittedly, there are few that come to mind if one thinks of items produced before ~1965, but these porcelain Halloween angel figurines seem to fit the bill. They are fragile enough that surviving examples probably get fewer each year yet most can be picked up for $100 or less. They are not items that appeal to me particularly, but if I squint I can discern the charm from far away. Various Japanese manufacturers produced them during the late 1940s and through the later 1950s.
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Antique Vintage Halloween Pumpkin Head Man Black Cat Porcelain Bisque Figurine
I’ve been asked several times whether I think this item is actually vintage. The answer is “yes.” Crude creations like this one were sold for pennies when they were cranked out during the 1930s. The speed of production was given precedence over any true artistic styling. Although it is not marked, it is definitely not German.
1930s German Bisque Figurine Scared Child carrying a Pumpkin excellent 3 1/4"
There were a number of different cold-painted bisque items produced in the early 1930s by the Germans with a Halloween theme. These figurines have become quite popular with Halloween collectors over the last ~5 years. I used to see them with some frequency, but that day has passed. I’ll have two such figurines in my annual auction held in May. One has perfect paint - like it was purchased and immediately stored away. If you’ve purchased my reference book from me directly, please ensure that I have your contact information, so that notifications about the auction can be sent in April. The auction is only open to those who have purchased a copy of the third edition of Vintage Halloween Collectibles from me directly.
01/24 Update: This great item sold for $70.
