#215

German All-Bisque Helmet Kewpie with Rare Variation
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Description
4 1/2" (11 cm.) One-piece all-bisque Kewpie with black sculpted helmet with gold emblazoned eagle and gold finial upon which is draped a red cover, side-glancing eyes, blue wings, holding a silver-tipped rifle in right hand, and silver handled blade in the left hand. Excellent condition except some rubs to paint. Germany, circa 1912, from designs by Rose O'Neill.