produced for The World Collectors Net by Matt a.k.a. "The Goebel King"
Pictures #16 (below) and #17 (below) are of a new series of queens which total only six figurines. The Queens are Elizabeth, 1601, Marie Antoinette, 1786, Isabella, 1503, Eleanor, 1442, Katharina, 1772, and Christina, 1685. These are numbered 16-323 through 16-328.
 Finally
we enter into the top of the line with goebel's "Beauties of the World".
These figurines are about 12" tall and combine bisque finishes with glaze
on the same piece. Pictures #18 (left) and #19 (below right) show us six
of the twelve beauties in this series. I'm not sure of the countries,
but you will note that each is dressed in a costume and has a name which
is common to various countries around the world. Helena, 16-243 is first,
followed by Suriya, #244 and Madeleine, #242. Then we have Natascha, #241,
Giulia, #247 and finally, Ines, #248.  Please
feel free to e-mail me with any questions or suggestions at goebel1@gte.net.
However, I cannot give "values" as these are subjective and will vary
with every buyer and seller. I do want to purchase any goebel items which
I do not already have in my collection which now numbers over 5,400 pieces.
But there are 35,000 which I do not yet have. Please include a complete
description including size, incised numbers and letters, mark, etc., but
most importantly, your asking price. If it makes any sense to me at all,
I will do my best to meet it. ANNOUNCEMENT I am proud to announce the completion and expected publication date of January, 2001 of a complete guide to all goebel Charlotte Byj figurines which include the most popular line called the "redheads". I have not included these in my previous columns as I have known this work was in progress and I couldn't begin to do the job that Rocky, the author, has done. He has literally traveled across the country to take photos of very rare functional pieces and variations. Yes, he even came to my house. The book is priced very reasonably and if you order direct from Rocky by e-mail rockyrockholt@msn.com you will receive an autographed copy. The book is a must for every goebel collector and dealer. If anyone else has any important goebel news, I will be more than happy to announce it in my next column. The main purpose of the column is for information concerning goebel. Previous Columns Goebels: An Introduction Goebel Animals Whimsical Animals Goebel Christmas Time Goebel Banks Friar Tucks |
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#11 (right) illustrates The Viscountess Diana, 1769, #305, Southern
Belle, 1860, #310 and Say Please, 1780, #304. I'm not sure who is begging
more, the lady or her doggie.
Picture
#12 (left ) gets us into sporting events beginning with ice skating,
Skimming Gently, 1800, #294, tennis with Center Court, 1903, #293 and
Gentle Breezes, 1887, #301.
Picture #13 (right) changes the tone with another bride and groom, Forever
and Ever, 1949. #315 and her husband, The Promise, 1949, #310. I'm sure
this looked like many of my readers when marriages lasted forever.
