German Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach in Rare Carpenter's Apprentice Costume

21" (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde boyish hair, painted facial features, intaglio dark blue eyes, black and incised upper eyeliner, short- stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with well-shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful modeling on the dimpled chin character, wearing very rare 19th century costume of journeyman carpenter's apprentice of black wool and velvet with silver coin decorations.