#89

German Bisque Character, 8244, by Gebruder Heubach
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Description
13" (33 cm). Bisque socket-head small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beaming smile, very slightly parted lips with shaded detail, three tiny upper teeth, impressed cheek dimples, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8244 Heubach (square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: captivating cheerful expression on the rare model with wonderfully sculpted dimples. The doll appeared in "Heubach Character Dolls and Figurines" by Lydia Richter, page 76.