#250

Large German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character Girl, 6969, by Gebruder Heubach
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$2,200
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows over shaded undercoat, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast pouting pose, center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 11 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model, especially in this large size, is enhanced by finest bisque with subtle blushing, sympathetic wistful expression.