Rare and Endearing German Bisque "Winker", Model 9141, by Gebruder Heubach

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12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome, sculpted short brown curly hair with pronounced forelock curl, painted facial features, painted brown right eye is googly-styled glancing to the winking left eye, single stroke brows are angled to match the eye expression, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with whimsical grin, defined chin, composition five-piece toddler body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 Heubach (in square) 9141. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression achieved by fine sculpting, intaglio detail on googly eye, tiny impressed mouth dimples.