#112

German All-Bisque Kewpie with Helmet and Trumpet
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$650
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Description
5" (13 cm.) One-piece all-bisque Kewpie with classic Kewpie features of blue wings, large side-glancing eyes, impish smile, sculpted black helmet with gilded eagle, black sculpted belt and sword with gilt handle, with one arm held behind his back and right arm holding a large gilded trumpet. Excellent condition, trumpet may be re-gilded. Germany, circa 1910, incised O'Neill on feet.