#244

German Bisque Laughing Character by Gebruder Heubach
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$500
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15" (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with pink tinted bisque,short blonde sculpted hair in boyish fashion with forehead bangs,intaglio side-glancing dark blue painted eyes,black upper eyeliner,short feathered brows,closed mouth modeled as though open with wide beaming smile,tongue,two beaded lower teeth,kid gusset-jointed body,bisque lower arms,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst maker) Germany 6736 (?). Comments: Gebruder Heubach,circa 1912. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting including impressed cheek and mouth dimples,laughter crinkles around the eyes.