Josef Originals

Ceramic figurines of beautiful and romantic young women were made in hundreds of different poses and costumes by Josef Originals. This all-color illustrated, revised and expanded edition follows the art of California ceramicist Mauriel Josef George from 1945 through 1985 with over 700 color photographs. Also included for the first time are photos of Applause figurines next to the matching earlier figurines, and never before published catalog images from the authors’ private collection. From the relatively common to the rare, this book is an essential reference for anyone with an interest in figurines designed by Muriel Joseph George.[AuthorName]By Jim Whitaker, Kaye Whitaker, and Dee Harris[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Jim and Kaye Whitaker, antiques dealers from Washington state, are the editors of the Josef Original Newsletter. They are widely recognized as experts in the history of Murial Joseph George’s beautiful figurines, and travel the country in search of new information.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]700 images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Charming Figurines[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]700 images[/ColorPattern]