#284

German Bisque Glass-eyed Pouting Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head with plump cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips creating a pouting expression, accented lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 Germany 7. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: outstanding quality of bisque with fine matte complexion, exceptional detail of modeling of mouth, original body finish, great antique costume.