Lot Essay
This mould was made with either a wig or moulded hair, but it is rare to find it with glass sleeping eyes rather than the usual intaglio eyes.
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Details
A rare Gebruder Heubach character 8548
the bad-tempered boy with strongly moulded curls, closed pouting mouth, frowning brows and blue sleeping eyes, the jointed toddler body with diagonal hip joints -- 20in. (51cm.) high, impressed 8548 Germany (three fingers damaged, redressed)
See Colour Plate 12 and front cover
the bad-tempered boy with strongly moulded curls, closed pouting mouth, frowning brows and blue sleeping eyes, the jointed toddler body with diagonal hip joints -- 20in. (51cm.) high, impressed 8548 Germany (three fingers damaged, redressed)
See Colour Plate 12 and front cover
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.