#223

Kewpie in Grand Size with Original Paper Label and with Dress
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Ar****ta
$800
sold
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Estimate
$600 / $800
Description
13" (33 cm.) All-bisque with one-piece bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms, forelock curl, topknot, side-glancing eyes, blue wings, with original red paper label on chest and paper label at back. Marked O'Neill on feet. There is professional restoration on back torso and back arms. Germany, c. 1915, very rare grand size with superb detail of modeling such as brushstroke details and decorative glaze on hair, blushing. Included is nylon dress with lace detail for Kewpie with original Krueger label.