Can anyone tell me the value of this piece?

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Very rare and very beautiful, 1880's Gebruder Heubach 14" Bisque Figure of a Baseball Pitcher in period uniform. This classic and highly desirable, 19th century German Bisque Baseball Figure measures approx. 14" in height and is one of the larger sizes manufactured by Heubach for the American market. The exquisitely crafted Figurine depicts a youthful pitcher, dressed in a blue-accented period uniform. He holds a baseball in front of his chest and is preparing to deliver a pitch. This Figurine along with its complimentary "Batter" and "Fielder" figures are among THE most sought after, 19th century Baseball items. Although the Heubach is best known for bisque dolls and doll heads, they also crafted bisque figurines such as these highly sought-after baseball subjects. The scarce Heubach statue was produced in a number of different sizes, and the largest ones are much rarer than the smaller versions—probably because they were significantly more expensive to purchase. The distinctive "sunburst" trademark of the manufacturer appears on the underside of the figure. What can we say about this fantastic piece of Baseball ceramic art that has not been said by others in the field of Sports collectables? We will let the images below speak to the beauty of the wonderful Figure and simply add that it is in outstanding, original, near mint to mint condition!!!

Very rare and very beautiful, 1880's Gebruder Heubach 14" Bisque Figure of a Baseball Pitcher in period uniform. This classic and highly desirable, 19th century German Bisque Baseball Figure measures approx. 14" in height and is one of the larger sizes manufactured by Heubach for the American market. The exquisitely crafted Figurine depicts a youthful pitcher, dressed in a blue-accented period uniform. He holds a baseball in front of his chest and is preparing to deliver a pitch. This Figurine along with its complimentary "Batter" and "Fielder" figures are among THE most sought after, 19th century Baseball items. Although the Heubach is best known for bisque dolls and doll heads, they also crafted bisque figurines such as these highly sought-after baseball subjects. The scarce Heubach statue was produced in a number of different sizes, and the largest ones are much rarer than the smaller versions—probably because they were significantly more expensive to purchase. The distinctive "sunburst" trademark of the manufacturer appears on the underside of the figure. What can we say about this fantastic piece of Baseball ceramic art that has not been said by others in the field of Sports collectables? We will let the images below speak to the beauty of the wonderful Figure and simply add that it is in outstanding, original, near mint to mint condition!!!

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