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1930s Art Deco Figures

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Three Art Deco Nude Bathing Beauties Bisque Figures

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for sale €211 $229

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Three Art Deco Nude Bathing Beauties Bisque Figures

1920 - 1940

For Sale by Hand of Glory

Description

Three German Art Deco bisque nude bathing beauties figures, circa 1920, each reclining in a different pose, one with a yellow bob hairstyle and painted features, the other two with painted eyes, one with the remains of a hair wig.

12cm long max.

All in good condition with no damage or repairs.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Art Deco Bathing Beauties to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09704409

Dealer's Item Date1930s

Sellingantiques Date1930s

Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:

Moulded cropped bob hairstyle: fashionable during the 1920s and 1930s.

Soft matte bisque porcelain: standard material for German boudoir novelties.

Fine hand-painted facial features: typical of interwar porcelain production.

Faint impressed mark on the hip: standard factory marking from the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Description

Three German Art Deco bisque nude bathing beauties figures, circa 1920, each reclining in a different pose, one with a yellow bob hairstyle and painted features, the other two with painted eyes, one with the remains of a hair wig.

12cm long max.

All in good condition with no damage or repairs.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Art Deco Bathing Beauties to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09704409

Dealer's Item Date1930s

Sellingantiques dating1930s

Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:

Moulded cropped bob hairstyle: fashionable during the 1920s and 1930s.

Soft matte bisque porcelain: standard material for German boudoir novelties.

Fine hand-painted facial features: typical of interwar porcelain production.

Faint impressed mark on the hip: standard factory marking from the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers

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SA1243487

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A set of three Art Deco bisque porcelain figurines depicting reclining female nudes with hand-painted facial details.

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ObjectFigurines
Period1920 - 1940
StyleArt Deco
MaterialBisque Porcelain, Paint
ColourOff-White, Pale Pink
MotifsReclining pose, Unglazed bisque finish, Hand-painted features, Bobbed hairstyles

This set of three German Art Deco bisque porcelain figurines depicts reclining female nudes in different poses. The figures display an unglazed bisque finish with pale pink and off-white tones, hand-painted facial features, and bobbed hairstyles, including one with yellow hair and another showing the remains of a hair wig. Each figure rests on a flat surface in a horizontal reclining position with curved arms and legs. Measuring up to 12cm long max, these decorative bathing beauties date from the 1920 period and remain in good condition with no damage or repairs. They suit display on a mantelpiece in a traditional or eclectic interior setting today.

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Originating in the early 20th century, particularly during the 1920s and 1930s Art Deco era, bathing beauty figurines depicted glamourous women in contemporary swimwear or nude poses. Primarily produced in Germany and Japan, these novelties reflected changing social attitudes toward sunbathing, beach culture, and female independence.

These figures are typically molded from bisque porcelain, an unglazed ceramic fired to a matte finish that resembles smooth skin. Facial features, hairstyles, and bathing suits were often delicate painted by hand using overglaze pigments prior to a final low-temperature firing.

Authentic period pieces display period-accurate hairstyles such as finger waves or bobs, finely sculpted anatomical proportions, and hand-painted details. Look for incised mold numbers, nation of origin stamps such as Germany or Japan on the underside, and natural age wear to the raw ceramic base.

Designers often group these small scale sculptures on open shelving, vanity trays, or mantelpieces to create visual interest. Arranging figures in odd-numbered clusters allows their varied postures and sculptural profiles to complement modern minimalist decor.

Clean unglazed bisque porcelain using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a gentle soft-bristled brush to remove surface dust. Avoid liquid cleaners or soaking, as moisture can seep into porous unglazed porcelain and damage delicate hand-painted facial features or hair detailing.