#213

German All-Bisque Kewpie Soldier with Gold Military Helmet
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$1,500
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Description
4 1/2" (11 cm.) One-piece all-bisque Kewpie with sculpted gold helmet with silver finial and silver medallion, side-glancing eyes, blue wings, with brown rifle held in right hand and sabre in the left, black belt. Excellent condition, possible restoration to rifle tip. Incised O'Neill on feet. Germany, circa 1912, from original design by Rose O'Neill.