The Missing Culture

Continuing with the light hearted spirit of new year celebration, here is another set of statuettes designed and made by Höchst porcelain factory especially for Middle East. The oriental band players wearing turbans with local and western instruments are from Leyla Akcaglilar collection again. Estimated value: $1.000

The sleeping Japanese figures are here because they are cute. I came across them at an auction where a considerable portion of Leyla Akcaglilar's collection was up for sale. 20th century, Herend porcelain, if I remember correctly. As it is uncommon to see Japanese art or items with a Japanese theme in the region, they had better take their due place in the Missing Culture. Estimated value: $135

Made in Copenhagen especially for the Ottomans, This statuette of an old man with a beard is dated 1913. On a square base, we see a typical figure of the century. I liked its vivid colors most. I thought he was Merlin first. Height: 35 cm. Estimated value: $ 1,300

Here is a curiosity for you, a statuette of a young Ottoman. Made in Dresden, this 19th century porcelain has really intrigued me. If you look carefully, you will see a mask in his left hand, Venetian I guess, and this is really a curious combination. I am looking for more information on this one. If you happen to know, drop a comment here; it will be mostly appreciated. Height: 24 cm. Estimated value: $ 2,000