#168

Two German All-Bisque Kewpies
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$650
sold
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Description

4.5" (11 cm.) and 5",Each is all-bisque Kewpie with classic top knot, side-glancing eyes, blue wings, include brown-complexion Hottentot in classic standing pose with black painted hair and coral lips, jointed arms (repair to arms); and seated Kewpie with arms and legs outstretched, a spider perched on one toe tip (nearly imperceptible reglue at arm and neck). Marks: O'Neill (feet) c (circle). Comments: made in Germany, circa 1914. Value Points: two rare models with fine painting.