Do*****co
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$1,600
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sold
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- Estimate
- $1,200 / $1,500
Description
18" (46 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, intaglio brown painted downcast eyes with large black pupils, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, paint rubs to brown complexion at crown rim (under wig). Marks: 6969 Germany 2 Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, Germany, circa 1912. Value Points: the brown-complexioned variation of 5959 model is virtually unknown, original body and body finish, flawless facial complexion and beautifully painted eyes.
Stuart's Take
When I first saw this doll in a small collection in Tacoma, WA I thought it was a rare brown complexioned K*R 101. Imagine my surprise when I got in closer and realized it was a Gebruder Heubach. I honestly can't recall ever seeing this model with this complexion prior.