#177

German Bisque Character, "Dolly Dimple", by Gebruder Heubach
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$2,200
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Description
12" (30 cm). Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, distinctive turned-up nose, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body , antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Dolly Dimple H Germany Heubach (in sunburst, on head) (Holz-masse symbol on body). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with original head and body, original body finish, wonderful cheerful expression with impressed dimples.