Miniature Dollhouse RARE Olszewski Pre-Goebel Pre-Hummel Figurine Kiss Me 1978

 Bob Olszewski made a very small number (approximately 13) of Hummel and Royal Doulton inspired figurines, in extremely small quantities by hand, using the lost wax method prior to becoming an official "Master Artist" with Goebel in July, 1979. These first figurines were made during a period of time before another miniature artist advised Bob to get express permission to create Goebel figurines in miniature, at which point they were so astounded by his miniature creations that they decided to sign an exclusive contract with him, making him the only artist outside of Bavaria to produce official Hummel figurines. These early, unauthorized pieces are now known as the Pre-Goebel miniatures and are highly coveted though they are less detailed. I am happy to be bringing to you my prized collection of 11 such Pre-Goebel figurines. According to information available online, they may have been poured with gold. Although I cannot confirm whether they are bronze or gold, they do feel a bit lighter than his later pieces leading me to believe they may very well be gold. Each one represents a piece of history as one of Olszewski’s earliest and most highly sought after works, which rarely come up for auction, due to their scarcity.


Pre-Goebel Rarity: "Child with Doll" by Bob Olszewski


This figurine is called Child with Doll. It is just 1/2 inch tall, making it absolutely perfect in scale as a shelf sitter or curio piece in a 1:12 setting. It is the miniature version of a Hummel piece called Kiss Me, and was produced in 1978 when it was introduced with a total of 388 being created thereafter. This was the smallest if the figures Bob carved and the little girl was difficult to paint due to the painter having to reach around the doll to paint the little girl's face. This piece is hand signed by Olszewski himself on the underside, and comes along with its original red velvet-lined box for safekeeping. It is in excellent condition and has never been displayed. 


It depicts a moment of sweet affection between a young girl and her doll. The little girl, wearing a smock over a green dress with white sleeves, holds her baby doll, wearing a red dress, close to her chest, and is attempting to kiss he doll's cheek.


*This listing includes the Child with Doll figurine, as described only. Any other prop items shown are not included, but are displayed for scale.*

This miniature came from a wonderful lifetime collection of Olszewski pieces spanning many years by a husband and wife team in Ohio.

Measurements:
1:12 scale, 1/2" tall

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