#230

German Bisque Glass-Eyed Pouting Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach
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16" (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, short painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with slightly-parted lips, richly-shaded lips, very full cheeks and chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 7 (Heubach sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: fine matte bisque enhances the deeply defined pouting expression, original body and body finish, wonderful antique cutwork costume.