#67

German Bisque Character, 9617, by Gebruder Heubach
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$6,000
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22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with well- defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, blonde fleecy wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique boy's costume including jacket, short velvet pants, red stockings, unusual saddle shoes, knit cap with pom-pom, red knit scarf. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9617 Heubach, (square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare character model with wonderful eyes-wide- open expression, deeply impressed cheek dimples, fine quality bisque and painting.