#95

German Bisque Character, 7602, by Gebruder Heubach
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$2,400
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Description
23" (58 cm). Pink-tinted bisque socket-head with solid dome, blonde painted hair with slight forelock curl, intaglio light blue eyes with prominent black pupils, white eyedots, brown and incised upper eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, one stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips, accent line between the lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7602 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: grand larger size allows wonderful detail of sculpting, enhanced by choicest quality of bisque and painting, antique costume comprising collegiate knit sweater, knickers, shoes, cap.