#59

Kewpie Soldier with Gold Helmet, Rifle and Sword
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$450
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Estimate
$600 / $800
Description
4.5" (11 cm.) One-piece all-bisque Kewpie posed standing with left arm held behind his back and right arm extended to hold rifle, sculpted gold helmet with silver star and finial, and with painted black belt and sabre, side-glancing eyes, blue wings. Marked O'Neill on feet. Excellent condition, tip of rifle restored. Germany, c. 1915, designed by Rose O'Neill.