#215

Three German All-Bisque Kewpies
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$550
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12" (30 cm.) Included are 12" standing Kewpie with jointed arms and deeply sculpted painted side-glancing eyes to nearly suggest glass,6" standing Kewpie bride with left-glancing eyes and lace costume, and 2 1/2" seated Kewpie on bisque "wicker" chair with books behind and a mandolin in its arms. Condition: broken wing on 12", hand repair on seated, otherwise excellent. Comments: each is fully marked early Kewpies, designed by Rose O'Neill and produced in Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: delightful trio of Kewpies representing the large variety of models created.