Yes... $850 - $1,150 is what you would expect to pay for this piece. This is the 14" variation, which is the second largest of the 4 sizes that were produced. This is a desirable large size, and the description states that the condition is NRMT - MINT.
These Heubach Statues are very condition-sensitive, and this looks like a fine exapmle. These are not ultra-rare and they do turn up with some frequency (surprising, given their age...) Check out Hunts and Lelands "completed auction archives", and you will see quite a few exemplars. Many times they are sold in sets of two (Batter and Pitcher) with the pair going for around $2K (assuming they're the larger size and fine condition for both pieces).
I think it was Lelands that recently had all four pieces offered as a complete set. The 4 piece set went for very big bucks (over $20,000), and included the rarely seen crouched infielder and outfielder.
The batter and pitcher are (by far) the most commonly seen of the 4 and are of equal rarity to one another. The Batter is almost always found with a replacement bat, and most collectors have probably never even seen an original. Outide of the normal replacement bat, restoration is frowned upon and will negatively impact the value of the piece. The example you posted appears well worth going after!
Hope this is helpful,
Mark
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