#251

German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 8682, with Impish Smile by Gebruder Heubach
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$450
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted upper lashes, feathered brows, rounded nose and accent dots, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, antique muslin chemise and lace bonnet, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 8682 3. Comments: attribute to Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: most endearing facial expression with especially fine detail of sculpting.