Alt, Beck & Gottschalck: Masters of Bisque Dolls Alt, Beck & Gottschalck (alt, beck, gottschalck & co.) represented a pinnacle of German craftsmanship in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries—a company singularly devoted to the creation of bisque dolls – porcelain figurines imbued with vibrant hues and intricate detailing. Established in Nauendorf near Ohrdruf, Thuringia, in 1869 by Gottlieb Beck, Theodor Gottschalck, and Friedrich Alt, ABG swiftly ascended as a leader in producing exceptional dolls that captivated collectors across the globe. Their enduring legacy inspires admir…