#39

Rare German Bisque Character Boy with Wincing Expression by Gebruder Heubach
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,plump facial modeling,light brown painted hair,nearly-closed painted eyes with tiny blue irises peeking from heavy eyelids,brush-stroked brows,rounded nose,closed mouth with crooked "O"-shaped expression,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing,nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark) 7761 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach,circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with exceptional modeling of captivating facial expression,deeply sculpted furrows and dimples,fine quality bisque.