#135

Two,German All-Bisque Standing Kewpies in Large Size
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$600
sold
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Description

8.5" (22 cm.) and 9". Each is classic standing Kewpie with topknot, forelock, blue wings, painted facial features with googly eyes and impish smile, loop-jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent, wigged model has repair to one stringing loop and chip at back torso. Marks: O'Neill (feet). Comments: designed by Rose O'Neill, made in Germany, circa 1912,Value Points: beautiful painting on the large pair, right and left gazing at each other, one with original rare wig, one with original red heart paper label.