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Up for sale is a rare, 100% authentic antique Gebrüder Heubach bisque porcelain figurine depicting a young football/rugby player lying down with a ball. This iconic "character" piece was manufactured in Thuringia, Germany, around the early 1900s.
ITEM DETAILS:
- Manufacturer: Gebrüder Heubach (Germany)
- Features: Beautifully molded hair, classic Heubach intaglio eyes, and a hand-painted blue and yellow striped sweater.
- Markings: Clearly impressed on the underside with the official Heubach Sunburst "DEP" mark, an incised model number, and the blue double-circle stamped "Made in Germany" export mark.
CONDITION & RESTORATION:
Please examine all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the description.
- The figurine features an old, professional vintage restoration to both legs/boots area. The repair was done a very long time ago and remains solid and stable.
- Due to the age of the restoration, there is some minor discoloration/aging along the seam lines (visible in the close-up photos).
- No other hidden cracks, chips, or major wear. The colors remain vibrant, and the bisque has a beautiful matte finish.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Heubach or sports memorabilia collector to acquire a highly sought-after, rare figurine at a fraction of the cost of a mint specimen.
Ships quickly and securely packed from a smoke-free home in the USA. Please feel free to ask any questions or request additional photos before offerding. Thank you!
