Gebruder Heubach-German Porcelain Bisque-Sitting Piano Baby 10 1/2" Antique

Description

View Gebruder Heubach-German Porcelain Bisque-Sitting Piano Baby 10 1/2" Antique with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. These German makers are highly regarded for their detailed sculpting and lifelike hand-painted features. It is one of the most recognizable signs of an original German bisque piece from this period. This is antique  piano baby , a popular Victorian-era decorative item crafted from unglazed  bisque porcelain . Originally made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these figurines were designed to sit atop grand pianos to anchor silk shawls or scarves in place, preventing them from slipping off the instrument's polished surface.  10.5" x 5" Identification and Origins Likely Maker:  Many similar figurines were produced in  Germany , with prominent manufacturers including  Gebruder Heubach  and  Conta Boehme . These German makers are highly regarded for their detailed sculpting and lifelike hand-painted features. Key Features:  This specific piece depicts a child in a nightshirt with light green trim, a common color scheme for these items. Authentic antique versions often feature hand-painted details, molded hair, and sometimes "side-glancing" or "intaglio" eyes. This confirmed mark and number provide a clear identification: this is an authentic  Gebruder Heubach  piano baby, specifically  mold number 7235 . The Sunburst Mark:  The faint, circular symbol above the numbers is the Heubach sunburst mark  which was officially registered by the company in 1912. It is one of the most recognizable signs of an original German bisque piece from this period. Thanks! Pls. see my other listings :) Pls. note: USPS is very hard on packages.  I recommend using Fed ex or UPS for fragile items.  I wrap and package things very well and even so USPS seems to break about 25% of them.   Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Sculptures & Figurines. Brand: Gebruder Huebach.

Primary Material

Porcelain Bisque

Character

Piano Baby

Occasion

All Occasions

Material

Porcelain

Maker

Heubach

Brand/Artist

Gebruder Heubach

Subject

Baby

Brand

Gebruder Huebach

Type

Figurine

Country/Region of Origin

Germany

Era

Victorian (1837-1900)

Number in Pack

1

Original/Reproduction

Original

Theme

Baby

Style

Victorian

Collection

Classic Collection

Features

Hand Painted

Production Technique

Batch Production

Room

Any Room

Finish

Antique

Country of Origin

Germany

Age

1900-1940

Handmade

Yes

Character Family

One Piece