#33

German 'Baby Stuart', 7977, by Gebruder Heubach
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$1,250
sold
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Description
16" (40 cm). Bisque socket-head with sculpted white baby bonnet decorated with garland of tiny roses, intaglio dark blue eyes, white eyedots, red and black upper eyeliner, short stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique baby dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7977 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, the model known as "Baby Stuart", circa 1915. Value Points: appealing character model with wistful expression, unusual modeled cap