#221

Very Rare German Bisque Toddler, 10617, by Gebruder Heubach
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$6,750
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Description

25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, plump cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain teeth, tongue, dimpled chin and cheek corners, brunette mohair wig, composition five piece toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique pinafore dress, blouse, undergarments, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10617 Heubach (square) Germany 13. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1918. Value Points: extremely rare model, previously undocumented, in fine large size with very expressive features, choice bisque and sculpting.