#88.1

German Laughing Character, 6971, by Gebruder Heubach
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$1,500
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Description
17" (43 cm). Pink tinted bisque socket-head, narrow blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with wide laughing expression, two beaded lower teeth, impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6971 7 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: captivating blithe expression enhanced by wonderful bisque and painting on the rarer glass-eyed character.