Bidspirit auction | 2 Napco Ware Ceramic Lady
2 Napco Ware Ceramic Lady Head Vases - This lot features two mid-century ceramic lady head vases by Napco. The larger figurine depicts a blonde woman wearing a black wide-brimmed hat with a matte cold-painted finish, accented by a light purple satin ribbon woven through the brim and tied in a bow. She is styled with downcast eyes, long molded lashes, red lips, and red fingernails, with her right hand resting against her cheek. The underside is stamped in black with the NAPCO WARE mark within a rectangular border and bears a silver foil sticker reading National Potteries Co. CLEVELAND, O. MADE IN JAPAN. The base is incised with the number C 5691 and features a handwritten black marker inscription. The second figurine features a blonde woman with a voluminous flip hairstyle, wearing a light blue dress and a blue matte-finish glove. The base is stamped in black with the NAPCO WARE mark and an incised number C 6427, accompanied by a silver foil label reading A Napco Ceramic JAPAN. Both figures are adorned with dangling pearl-style metal earrings. Height: 5.25 inches Height: 4.5 inches. Both vases are in good overall vintage condition. Crazing is visible throughout the glossy glaze on both figures. Matte finishes show minor scuffs. No chips, cracks, or repairs.