#245

German Bisque Character with Crooked Smile,8306,by Gebruder Heubach
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$950
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head,sculpted short brown hair in boyish style with sculpted topknot curl,intaglio side-glancing painted eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils of upturned nose,closed mouth modeled as though open with defined tongue,two rows of tiny beaded teeth,kid pin-jointed body with bisque forearms,nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent,few tiny chips on finger tips. Marks: Heubach (square) Germany 8306. Comments: Gebruder Heubach,circa 1912. Value Points: delightful expression with crooked impish smile,well defined dimples and laughter crinkles around eyes and mouth.