#344

German All-Bisque Kewpie Soldier with Sculpted Helmet and Rifle
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$750
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) One piece all-bisque Kewpie with classic side-glancing eyes,impish smile,and blue wings is posed standing at attention,one hand behind back,the right hand clasping a rifle,and having black helmet with gilded eagle design and two red tassels from finial crest,along with painted belt and sword. Excellent condition,few rubs on red tassels. Comments: Kewpie,designed by Rose O'Neill,made in Germany,circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with sculpted helmet,rifle and sword.