Antique Gebrüder Heubach Bisque Porcelain Action Baby Shaker Figurine - For Sale

Up for sale is a wonderfully charming, authentic antique German all-bisque porcelain "action" or "position" baby figurine, expertly crafted by the renowned manufacturer Gebrüder Heubach circa 1910. This unique piece features a beautifully sculpted, rosy-cheeked character baby lying playfully on its back, balanced atop a soft blue porcelain pillow base.

As shown in image_7.png, the back of the baby's head features a series of precisely molded distribution holes, identifying this rare piece as a historical novelty shaker (traditionally utilized for talcum powder, sugar, or fine bath powders).

Item Details & Specifications

Manufacturer: Gebrüder Heubach (Lichten, Thuringia, Germany)

Material: Fine hand-painted porcelain bisque

Era: Edwardian / Early 20th Century (Circa 1900–1915).

Approximate Size: Measures just under 4 inches in length (please reference the exact measuring tape placement shown in image_6.png).

Included Accessories: Comes with its delicate, removable light blue crocheted bonnet tied with a matching satin ribbon, as seen in image_1.png and image_2.png.

Condition Report

Overall Condition: Excellent antique condition with beautifully preserved, crisp facial features, delicate molded details, and classic Heubach intaglio-style eyes.

Bisque & Porcelain: No cracks, structural chips, or restorations observed along the main body or delicate fingers and toes.

Base & Stopper: As seen in image_5.png, the hollow underside of the blue porcelain base contains an old, tightly fitted protective paper/cork stopper mechanism. There is a tiny, localized dark age-spot/surface scuff on the underside tip of the left heel (visible in image_5.png), which is completely hidden from view when the figurine is displayed upright.

Please review all provided high-resolution images—including image_3.png and image_4.png for side-profile viewing—to accurately assess the fine condition of this piece.