#142

Pair,German Bisque Wigged Kewpies in Fine Larger Size
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$1,700
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Each is classic standing all-bisque Kewpie with loop-jointed arms,sculpted hair with forelock and topknot under original mohair wig decorated with silk ribbons,painted side- glancing googly eyes,dash brows,tiny button-shaped nose,thin line impish smile,blue wings,Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O'Neill (feet). Comments: Rose O'Neill,produced in Germany,circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful size enhances the fine quality of bisque and painting,original rare wigs,wearing amusing antique silk costumes of boy and girl.