#226

Rare German Bisque Character,7711,by Gebruder Heubach
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18" (46 cm). Pink tinted bisque socket head, almond-shaped brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with very slightly parted lips, accented shading of lips, impressed dimple on bottom lip, four upper teeth just visible behind the parted lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7711 Germany 7 Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: very rare model in wonderful size aptly portrays an older child, with superb quality of bisque and painting.