Vintage Goebel Salt Glaze Angel Figurine

This item is a tall, slender ceramic angel figurine, standing approximately 10 to 12 inches high. It is crafted from ceramic with a signature light blue and basalt grey salt-glaze finish, characteristic of certain mid-20th-century German religious figurines. The piece depicts a winged angel with long blonde hair, wearing a powder blue robe with flowing drapery. The angel is holding an open book (hymnal) in both hands. Notable stylistic features include a metallic gold-painted halo, collar, book, and sleeve accents, which provide a sharp contrast to the soft matte and glossy textures of the body. The face is painted with delicate, minimalist features including pale pink lips and fine black eyes. The wings are textured with feathering and finished in a creamy white glaze. The construction suggests a hollow-cast ceramic molding. The overall condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or significant crazing, though some light shelf wear or minor patina on the metallic gold paint is expected for its age. This style is closely associated with mid-century Goebel or similar West German manufacturers, likely dating from the 1960s or 1970s. The craftsmanship is of high quality, evidenced by the smooth transitions in the glaze and the precise application of the gold leaf-style paint.