#163

Classic Large Kewpie with Jointed Arms and Original Paper Labels
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$400 / $500
Description
8" (20 cm.) All-bisque Kewpie with one-piece bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled topknot, forelock, blue wings, and side-glancing eyes. Excellent condition. Marked O'Neill on feet and with original red paper label on front of knit shirt and original paper label "Designed Patented" on back torso. Germany, c. 1915, designed by Rose O'Neill.