Goebel Figurines & Prints by Charlotte Byj

by Rocky Rockholt

Overview

Charlot Byj created her famous redheaded children and other figures as greeting card illustrations. In the mid 1940s her work caught the attention of the Goebel Company, the makers of Hummel figurines. At Goebel her characters took on three dimensions, and now they are sought by collectors around the world. The Redheads, the blonde series, and other Byj creations for Goebel are presented here, making this a comprehensive volume. Nearly every figure is shown in a beautiful color photograph. Current values are given with each photograph, and there is a history of values on the secondary market, beginning with 1957. A wealth of information is given to make this a truly valuable book for collectors of these delightful figures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764313004
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	12/30/2000
Series:	Schiffer Book for Collectors Ser.
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Rocky Rockholt is the foremost authority on Charlot Byj figures. He and his redheaded wife, Marilyn, have collected them for many years. They reside in Minnesota.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgements	4
	Charlot Byj's Redheads	5
	A Brief Biography of Charlot Byj	6
	History of W. Goebel	9
	Introduction to the Sculptors	12
	How Figurines are Made	17
	Charlot Byj Figurines as Collectibles: Conditions, Variations, and Values	20
	Figurine Description and Pricing	27
	Byj Alphabetical Listing	113
	Charlot Byj Christmas Plates	114
	Charlot Byj Satin Christmas Ornaments	118
	Charlot Byj Annual Baby Ornaments	120
	Charlot Byj Annual Christmas Ornaments (Bells)	124
	Appendix	126
	Rocky Rockholt Quick Listing	126
	Historic Pricing Information	137