#312

Three German All-Bisque Costumed Kewpies
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$450
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4" (10 cm.) Each is all-bisque classic standing Kewpie with topknot,blue wings,side-glancing googly eyes,and loop-jointed arms with starfish-shaped hands. Each is wearing a cloth or paper costume,including Bride,Flower Kewpie with silk petaled cap and skirt and carrying hat box (possibly originally used as candy container),and Kewpie with wrapped silk dress. Excellent condition,hat box worn. Each signed O'Neill on feet,one with original paper label. Germany,circa 1920,designed by Rose O'Neill,costumes appear to be original.