#195

Charming German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character,8682,by Gebruder Heubach
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$1,700
sold
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Description
12"(30 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,fringed lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with shaded lips,crooked grin,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 8682 2. Comments: Gebruder Heubach,circa 1912,a rare model that closely resembles a Simon and Halbig character. Value Points: rare model with exceptional quality of modeling and bisque,impressed dimples and laughter lines,original body and body finish,wearing antique Tyrolean costume,argyle stockings,original shoes.