#23

Very Rare German All-Bisque Kewpie Hottentot
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$2,500
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Description

13" (33 cm.) All-bisque Kewpie with rich brown complexion, one piece head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms, black painted hair with defined topknot and forelock curls, blue wings, side-glancing googly eyes, impish smile with full lips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O Neill (feet). Comments: Germany, circa 1912, the model appeared in O Neill stories named Hottentot and was marketed under this name as a doll. Value Points: very rare model in exceptional size with beautiful complexion.