#104

Kewpie Hero With Parade Helmet and Tuba
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Sk**88
$750
sold
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Estimate
$1,200 / $1,600
Description
4.5" (11 cm.) All-bisque one-piece Kewpie in standing pose, left arm held behind the back, and right hand supporting a gold tuba, having black sculpted parade Prussian helmet with gold eagle and finial, black painted belt, and knife, with side-glancing eyes and blue wings. Excellent condition. With red Kewpie Hero label. Germany, c. 1915, from the rare series of helmet parade Kewpies.