#25

Kewpie as English Bobby with Flannel Uniform and Accessories
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$600
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Description
4.5" (11 cm.) All-bisque Kewpie in classic standing pose with one-piece head, torso, and legs, loop-jointed arms, modeled forelock, topknot, blue wings, and having side-glancing painted eyes and painted Mary Jane shoes, wearing factory original blue flannel English Bobby uniform with brass emblem belt, matching cap with brass medallion, and carrying bobby stick. Excellent condition. Marked O'Neill on feet. Germany, c. 1915, designed by Rose O'Neill.