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Beautiful antique bisque porcelain Piano Baby with Cat, measuring approximately 9–9½ inches long and believed to date to circa 1900–1915.This charming figure depicts a reclining/crawling baby affectionately embracing a white cat. The baby wears a pale blue romper decorated with delicate hand-painted red berry and green leaf accents, with raised bead detailing around the collar. The figure features finely molded hair, expressive blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and beautifully modeled fingers and toes. The cat has painted green eyes, black ears and markings, and an expressive open mouth.The figure is unmarked. Based on the design, workmanship, period characteristics, and comparison with documented and closely matching examples, this piece is attributed to Gebrüder Heubach of Germany, a manufacturer especially well known for its highly detailed bisque piano babies and character figures of this period.Because no factory mark is present, the Gebrüder Heubach attribution and circa 1900–1915 date are based on comparison and are not represented as factory-confirmed.Details:* Approx. length: 9–9½ inches
* Material: Bisque porcelain
* Maker: Attributed to Gebrüder Heubach
* Origin: Attributed Germany
* Estimated date: Circa 1900–1915
* Subject: Piano Baby embracing cat
* Finish: Matte bisque with hand-painted details
* Markings: No visible maker’s mark or mold number
* Original firing/vent hole on undersideCondition:Very nice antique condition considering its estimated age of more than 100 years. I have not observed any obvious major chips, cracks, or repairs. There is age-appropriate surface wear, light soiling/discoloration, and minor marks consistent with an antique bisque figure.The underside shows expected contact wear and has the original firing/vent hole. No manufacturer’s mark or mold number is visible.Please examine all photographs carefully, including the detailed underside and ruler photographs, as they are an important part of the condition description.An especially appealing larger-size antique piano baby featuring the desirable baby-and-cat subject. A wonderful piece for collectors of Gebrüder Heubach, German bisque, antique piano babies, character figures, and early 20th-century porcelain.Important attribution note: This is an unmarked antique figure attributed to Gebrüder Heubach based upon its characteristics and comparison with known examples.Will be packed exceptionally carefully for shipment.
