#207

German Bisque Googly with Topknot by Gebruder Heubach
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$700
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with unusual rounded square-jaw facial shape, sculpted light brown hair with coiled topknot, painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes and black eyeliner, single-stroke brows, tiny button-shaped nose, unusual triangle-shaped mouth with outlined lips, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes and socks, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) 1 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare character with delightful whimsical expression, very fine bisque and painting.