#42

German All-Bisque "Kewpie Twins in Bunting" with Two Original Paper Labels
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Description
4" (10 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figural depicting two Kewpies with outstretched arms tucked into their blue baby bunting; the Kewpies with classic features and with side-glancing eyes gazing at each other,and the blanket with ruffled edge and pink ribbon decoration. The figural is flat-bottomed for standing and has a narrow vase opening hidden at the back. Marked with C. at the back and having an original Kewpie red shield paper label,and round paper copyright label. Excellent condition. Germany,designed by Rose O"Neill,circa 1912,one of the rarest and most delightful action Kewpie figures known.