#318

German Bisque Character,9570,by Gebruder Heubach
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$1,400
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted hair in short bobbed fashion,with bangs,intaglio blue eyes with large black pupils,black and incised upper eyeliner,accented eye corners and nostrils of rounded nose,closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded and accented lips,composition baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips,wearing pretty antique dress,undergarments,shoes,stockings. Condition: nickel-sized break and reglue at base of neck socket,two other small chips low on neck socket,otherwise excellent. Marks: 9570 8 (head) Made in Germany (torso). Comments: Gebruder Heubach,circa 1912. Value Points: a rare model with very expressive features,beautiful complexion and painting,original body finish,wonderful costume.