#89

Two Rare German All-Bisque Kewpies in Amusing Poses
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Description
4" (10 cm.) l. Blunderboo. Each is all-bisque figure of the beloved Kewpie designed by Rose O'Neill,having painted side-glancing googly eyes,topknot,blue wings,including baby Kewpie Blunderboo lying on back with kicking ankles,and standing Kewpie with red soldier's hat,bisque rifle and bayonet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c. (on Blunderboo and original paper label on soldier). Comments: Germany,from original Kewpie designs by O'Neill,circa 1912. Value Points: well preserved Kewpie designs.