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Lot Number:
15
11" (28 cm.) One piece all-bisque figure of
seated baby with hands clasped in front of drawn-
up knees and head turned to the right. The figure
is wearing a sculpted cap with sculpted rick-rack
trim,and sculpted baby pants with impressed pique
design. The face has deep intaglio sculpting of
laughing features with narrow side-glancing
eyes,laughter crinkles around the eyes,and closed
mouth modeled as though open with beaded teeth.
Condition: professional retouch to finish on
right knee,otherwise excellent. Marks: Heubach
(sunburst) 4869. Comments: Gebruder Heubach,circa
1910. Value Points: rare large figure with
wonderful facial expression that enhances the
amusing concept.
Realized Price:
$4,200
Presale Estimate:
600/900