#38

German All-Bisque Kewpie with Teddy Bear
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$600
sold
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4" (10 cm.) One piece all-bisque standing Kewpie clasping an oversized brown flocked-finish teddy, and each with side- glancing eyes gazing at each other, Kewpie with classic topknot, forelock, blue wings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c (circle) Kewpie Germany (original label). Comments: designed by Rose O'Neill, produced in Germany, circa 1912. Value Points: the beloved themes of teddy and Kewpie are beautifully intertwined in this rare model, original paper label.